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Hyphenation of likelihood

How to hyphenate likelihood

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

likelihood
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: likelihood

Definitions of likelihood

likelihood is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

    Example: In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

  • noun
    The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
  • noun
    Likeness, resemblance.

    Example: "There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)

  • noun
    Appearance, show, sign, expression.

    Example: "What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)

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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.