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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.

principles
Syllables Count
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Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: principles

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.