Hyphenation of instant
How to hyphenate instant
Because it is a word with a single syllable, instant is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of instant
instant is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA very short period of time; a moment.
Example: She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.
- nounA single, usually precise, point in time.
Example: The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.
- nounA beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA camera that uses self-developing film to create a chemically developed print shortly after the photograph is taken.
Synonyms: instant
Words nearby instant
- instamp
- instance
- instanced
- instances
- instancies
- instancing
- instancy
- instanding
- (instant)
- instantaneity
- instantaneous
- instantaneously
- instantaneousness
- instanter
- instantial
- instantiate
- instantiated
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.