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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 11
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of instruments
instruments is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA device used to produce music.
Example: The violinist was a master of her instrument.
- nounA means or agency for achieving an effect.
- nounA measuring or displaying device.
Example: The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.
- nounA tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
Example: The dentist set down his tray of instruments.
- nounA 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.
- nounA person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo apply measuring devices.
- verbTo devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
- verbTo perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.
Example: a sonata instrumented for orchestra
Words nearby instruments
- instrumentate
- instrumentation
- instrumentations
- instrumentative
- instrumented
- instrumenting
- instrumentist
- instrumentman
- (instruments)
- instyle
- insuavity
- insubduable
- insubjection
- insubmergible
- insubmersible
- insubmission
- insubmissive
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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.