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Hyphenation of receptacle

How to hyphenate receptacle

receptacle is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. receptacle is hyphenated as:

re-cep-ta-cle
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
3
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: re3ce2p1ta1c4le

Definitions of receptacle

receptacle is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A container.
  • noun
    The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
  • noun
    A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
  • noun
    An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
  • noun
    A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

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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.