Hyphenation of predecessor

How to hyphenate predecessor

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

predecessor

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of predecessor

predecessor is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.
noun
A model or type of machinery or device which precedes the current one. Usually used to describe an earlier, outdated model.
noun
A vertex having a directed path to another vertex

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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.