Hyphenation of retention
How to hyphenate retention
Because it is a word with a single syllable, retention is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of retention
retention is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe act of retaining or something retained
- nounThe act or power of remembering things
- nounA memory; what is retained in the mind
- nounThe involuntary withholding of urine and faeces
- nounThe length of time an individual remains in treatment
- nounThat which contains something, as a tablet; a means of preserving impressions.
- nounThe act of withholding; restraint; reserve.
- nounA place of custody or confinement.
- nounThe right to withhold a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right is duly paid; a lien.
Words nearby retention
- retempt
- retemptation
- retems
- retenant
- retender
- retene
- retenes
- retent
- (retention)
- retentionist
- retentions
- retentive
- retentively
- retentiveness
- retentivities
- retentivity
- retentor
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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.