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Hyphenation of parallels

How to hyphenate parallels

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

parallels
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: parallels

Definitions of parallels

parallels is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    One of a set of parallel lines.
  • noun
    Direction conformable to that of another line.
  • noun
    A line of latitude.

    Example: The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town.

  • noun
    An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel.
  • noun
    Something identical or similar in essential respects.
  • noun
    A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.

    Example: Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope

  • noun
    One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.
  • noun
    A character consisting of two parallel vertical lines, used in the text to direct attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of a page.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To construct or place something parallel to something else.
  • verb
    Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.
  • verb
    Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.
  • verb
    To compare or liken something to something else.
  • verb
    To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.
  • verb
    To equal; to match; to correspond to.
  • verb
    To produce or adduce as a parallel.

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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.