Hyphenation of perpendicular

How to hyphenate perpendicular

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

perpendicular

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 13
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 13
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: perpendicular

Definitions of perpendicular

perpendicular is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
noun
A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.
noun
A meal eaten at a tavern bar while standing up.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
At or forming a right angle (to something).
Synonyms: normal, orthogonal
Example: In most houses, the walls are perpendicular to the floor.
adjective
Exactly upright; extending in a straight line toward the centre of the earth, etc.
adjective
Independent of or irrelevant to each other; orthogonal.

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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.