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Hyphenation of lightening

How to hyphenate lightening

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

lightening
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: lightening

Definitions of lightening

lightening is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.

    Example: to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets

  • verb
    To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
  • verb
    To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash.
  • verb
    To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
  • verb
    To illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

    Example: Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out.

  • verb
    To make light or lighter in weight.
  • verb
    To make less serious or more cheerful.
  • verb
    To become light or lighter in weight.
  • verb
    To become less serious or more cheerful.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To descend; to light.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour
  • noun
    The removal of cargo (especially crude oil) from a vessel in order to reduce its draft

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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.