Hyphenation of phalanges
How to hyphenate phalanges
Because it is a word with a single syllable, phalanges is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of phalanges
phalanges is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA phalanx (of soldiers, people etc.).
- nounA phalanx.
- nounAny of the joints of an insect's tarsus.
- nounA bundle of stamens joined by their filaments.
Definition 1 as noun
- noun(plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.
- noun(historical sociology) A Fourierite utopian community; a phalanstery.
- noun(plural phalanxes) A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.
- noun(plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.
Words nearby phalanges
- phalangal
- phalange
- phalangeal
- phalangean
- phalanger
- phalangeridae
- phalangerinae
- phalangerine
- (phalanges)
- phalangette
- phalangian
- phalangic
- phalangid
- phalangida
- phalangidan
- phalangidea
- phalangidean
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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.