Hyphenation of plurality

How to hyphenate plurality

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

plurality

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of plurality

plurality is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The state of being plural.
noun
The holding of multiple benefices.
noun
A state of being numerous.
noun
A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.
noun
A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.
noun
A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.
noun
A group of many entities: a large number.
Example: A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand.
noun
A group composed of more than one entity.
noun
(of spouses) Polygamy.

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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.