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Hyphenation of perpendicular

How to hyphenate perpendicular

perpendicular is a polysyllabic word with 5 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, perpendicular is hyphenated as:

per-pen-dic-u-lar
Syllables Count
5
Characters Count
13
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
13
Hyphens Count
4
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.