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.

retention

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: retention

Definitions of retention

retention is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of retaining or something retained
noun
The act or power of remembering things
noun
A memory; what is retained in the mind
noun
The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces
noun
The length of time an individual remains in treatment
noun
That which contains something, as a tablet; a means of preserving impressions.
noun
The act of withholding; restraint; reserve.
noun
A place of custody or confinement.
noun
The 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.