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Hyphenation of reigning

How to hyphenate reigning

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

reigning
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: reigning

Definitions of reigning

reigning is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

    Example: He reigned in an autocratic manner.

  • verb
    To reign over (a country)
  • verb
    To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.
  • verb
    To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.

    Example: Silence reigned.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Currently ruling or holding a position.

    Example: The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won.

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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.