Hyphenation of precedents

How to hyphenate precedents

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

precedents

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of precedents

precedents is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
noun
A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
noun
An established habit or custom.
noun
(with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).
noun
The previous version.
noun
A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To provide precedents for.
verb
To be a precedent for.

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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.