Hyphenation of principles

How to hyphenate principles

principles is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, principles is hyphenated as:

prin-ci-ples

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of principles

principles is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
Example: We need some sort of principles to reason from.
noun
A 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.
noun
A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.
Example: Bernoulli's Principle
noun
A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.
Example: Many believe that life is the result of some vital principle.
noun
A beginning.
noun
A source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds; fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance; ultimate element, or cause.
noun
An original faculty or endowment.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.

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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.