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Hyphenation of penetration

How to hyphenate penetration

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

penetration
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: penetration

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.