Hyphenation of parcel
How to hyphenate parcel
Because it is a word with a single syllable, parcel is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 6
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 6
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of parcel
parcel is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA package wrapped for shipment.
Synonyms: package
Example: I saw a brown paper parcel on my doorstep.
- nounAn individual consignment of cargo for shipment, regardless of size and form.
- nounA division of land bought and sold as a unit.
Synonyms: plot
Example: I own a small parcel of land between the refinery and the fish cannery.
- nounA group of birds.
- nounAn indiscriminate or indefinite number, measure, or quantity; a collection; a group.
- nounA small amount of food that has been wrapped up, for example a pastry.
- nounA portion of anything taken separately; a fragment of a whole; a part.
Example: A certain piece of land is part and parcel of another piece.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo wrap something up into the form of a package.
- verbTo wrap a strip around the end of a rope.
- verbTo divide and distribute by parts or portions; often with out or into.
- verbTo add a parcel or item to; to itemize.
Definition 1 as adverb
- adverbPart or half; in part; partially.
Words nearby parcel
- parboiling
- parboils
- parbreak
- parbuckle
- parbuckled
- parbuckling
- parc
- parcae
- (parcel)
- parcel-blind
- parcel-carrying
- parcel-deaf
- parcel-divine
- parcel-drunk
- parcel-gilder
- parcel-gilding
- parcel-gilt
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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.