Hyphenation of periphrases
How to hyphenate periphrases
Because it is a word with a single syllable, periphrases is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 11
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of periphrases
periphrases is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo express by periphrase or circumlocution.
- verbTo use circumlocution.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will".
- nounExpressing a grammatical meaning (such as a tense) using a syntactic construction rather than morphological marking.
Example: Language learners sometimes use periphrases like "did go" where a native speaker would use "went".
- nounThe substitution of a descriptive word or phrase for a proper name (a species of circumlocution).
- nounThe use of a proper name as a shorthand to stand for qualities associated with it.
Words nearby periphrases
- peripherophose
- periphery
- periphery's
- periphlebitic
- periphlebitis
- periphractic
- periphrase
- periphrased
- (periphrases)
- periphrasing
- periphrasis
- periphrastic
- periphrastical
- periphrastically
- periphraxy
- periphyllum
- periphyse
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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.