Hyphenation of posterior
How to hyphenate posterior
Because it is a word with a single syllable, posterior 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 posterior
posterior is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe buttocks.
- nounThe probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveLocated behind, or towards the rear of an object.
- adjectiveFollowing in order or in time.
Synonyms: later
- adjectiveNearer the back end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.
- adjectiveNext to, or facing the main stem or axis.
Words nearby posterior
- postentry
- postepileptic
- poster
- posterboy
- posterette
- posteriad
- posterial
- posterio-occlusion
- (posterior)
- posteriori
- posterioric
- posteriorically
- posterioristic
- posterioristically
- posteriority
- posteriorly
- posteriormost
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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.