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Hyphenation of instruments

How to hyphenate instruments

instruments is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, instruments is hyphenated as:

in-stru-men-ts
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.