Hyphenation of penetration

How to hyphenate penetration

penetration is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, penetration is hyphenated as:

pen-e-tra-tion

Syllables Count: 4
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 3

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of penetration

penetration is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of penetrating something.
Example: Any penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.
noun
Specifically, the insertion of the penis (or similar object) during sexual intercourse.
noun
The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment.
noun
A number or fraction that represents how many cards/decks will be dealt before shuffling, in contrast to the total number of cards/decks in play.
noun
The proportion of the target audience who buy the advertised product or service.

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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.