Hyphenation of non-specific

How to hyphenate non-specific

non-specific is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. non-specific is hyphenated as:

non-spe-cif-ic

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 12
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 12

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: spe5c4i2f3ic

Definitions of non-specific

non-specific is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Not specific or precise.
adjective
(of an infection) Not caused by a specific pathogen.
adjective
(of a person's immunity) Not caused by previous infection or vaccination.
adjective
(of a microscopic stain) That does not just stain one type of tissue.

Words nearby non-specific

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.