Hyphenation of likenesses

How to hyphenate likenesses

likenesses is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, likenesses is hyphenated as:

like-nesses

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of likenesses

likenesses is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The state or quality of being like or alike
Synonyms: resemblance, similarity, similitude
noun
Appearance or form; guise.
Example: A foe in the likeness of a friend
noun
That which closely resembles; a portrait.
Example: How he looked, the likenesses of him which still remain enable us to imagine.

Words nearby likenesses

likeliness
likely
likeminded
likemindedness
liken
likened
likeness
likeness's
(likenesses)
likening
likens
liker
likerish
likerous
likers
likes
likesome

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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.