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Hyphenation of parentheses

How to hyphenate parentheses

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

parentheses
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: parentheses

Definitions of parentheses

parentheses is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.
  • noun
    Either of a pair of brackets, especially round brackets, ( and ) (used to enclose parenthetical material in a text).
  • noun
    A digression; the use of such digressions.
  • noun
    Such brackets as used to clarify expressions by grouping those terms affected by a common operator, or to enclose the components of a vector or the elements of a matrix.

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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.