Hyphenation of irrational

How to hyphenate irrational

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

irrational

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: irrational

Definitions of irrational

irrational is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Not rational; unfounded or nonsensical.
Example: an irrational decision
adjective
Of a real number, that cannot be written as the ratio of two integers.
Example: The number π is irrational.

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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.