Hyphenation of polishing
How to hyphenate polishing
Because it is a word with a single syllable, polishing 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 polishing
polishing is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
Example: He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.
- verbTo refine; remove imperfections from.
Example: The band has polished its performance since the last concert.
- verbTo apply shoe polish to shoes.
- verbTo become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.
Example: Steel polishes well.
- verbTo refine; to wear off the rudeness, coarseness, or rusticity of; to make elegant and polite.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe action of the verb to polish.
- noun(usually in the plural) An extract of partially milled rice.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveThat makes shiny or smooth.
- adjectiveThat refines.
Words nearby polishing
- polish
- polishable
- polished
- polishedly
- polishedness
- polisher
- polishers
- polishes
- (polishing)
- polishings
- polishment
- polisman
- polissoir
- polista
- polistes
- polit
- polit.
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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.