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Hyphenation of instruments

How to hyphenate instruments

Because it is a word with a single syllable, instruments is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

instruments
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: instruments

Definitions of instruments

instruments is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A device used to produce music.

    Example: The violinist was a master of her instrument.

  • noun
    A means or agency for achieving an effect.
  • noun
    A measuring or displaying device.

    Example: The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.

  • noun
    A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

    Example: The dentist set down his tray of instruments.

  • noun
    A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.

    Example: A bond indenture is the instrument that gives a bond its value.

  • noun
    A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To apply measuring devices.
  • verb
    To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
  • verb
    To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

    Example: a sonata instrumented for orchestra

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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.