Hyphenation of likenesses
How to hyphenate likenesses
Because it is a word with a single syllable, likenesses is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of likenesses
likenesses is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe state or quality of being like or alike
Synonyms: resemblance, similarity, similitude
- nounAppearance or form; guise.
Example: A foe in the likeness of a friend
- nounThat 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.