Hyphenation of privilege

How to hyphenate privilege

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

privilege

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of privilege

privilege is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
noun
A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
Synonyms: franchise, freelage, immunity, prerogative, right
Example: All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?
noun
An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
noun
The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.
Synonyms: advantage, foredeal
noun
A right or immunity enjoyed by a legislative body or its members.
Synonyms: immunity
noun
A stock market option.
noun
A common law doctrine that protects certain communications from being used as evidence in court.
Example: Your honor, my client is not required to answer that; her response is protected by attorney-client privilege.
noun
An ability to perform an action on the system that can be selectively granted or denied to users.
Synonyms: permission

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
Example: to privilege representatives from arrest
verb
To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.

Words nearby privilege

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(privilege)
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privileger
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priviness
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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.