Hyphenation of principles
How to hyphenate principles
Because it is a word with a single syllable, principles is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of principles
principles is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
Example: We need some sort of principles to reason from.
- nounA rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
Example: The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs.
- noun(sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.
Example: I don't doubt your principles.
- nounA rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.
Example: Bernoulli's Principle
- nounA fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.
Example: Many believe that life is the result of some vital principle.
- nounA beginning.
- nounA source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds; fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance; ultimate element, or cause.
- nounAn original faculty or endowment.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.
Words nearby principles
- principia
- principial
- principiant
- principiate
- principiation
- principium
- principle
- principled
- (principles)
- principling
- principly
- principulus
- princock
- princocks
- princod
- princox
- princoxes
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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.