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Hyphenation of lacuna

How to hyphenate lacuna

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

lacuna
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: lacuna

Definitions of lacuna

lacuna is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A small opening; a small pit or depression.
  • noun
    A small blank space; a gap or vacancy; a hiatus.
  • noun
    An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, often referring to an ancient manuscript or similar.

    Example: Long lacunae in this inscription make interpretation difficult.

  • noun
    Any gap, break, hole, or lack in a set of things; something missing.
  • noun
    A space visible between cells, allowing free passage of light.
  • noun
    A language gap, which occurs when there is no direct translation in the target language for a lexical term found in the source language.

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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.