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Hyphenation of ornament

How to hyphenate ornament

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

ornament
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ornament

Definitions of ornament

ornament is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
  • noun
    A Christmas tree decoration.
  • noun
    A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate or "ornament" that line.
  • noun
    (in the plural) The articles used in church services.
  • noun
    A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate)

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To decorate.

    Example: We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter.

  • verb
    To add to.

    Example: The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear.

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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.