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Hyphenation of significant

How to hyphenate significant

significant is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, significant is hyphenated as:

sig-nif-i-cant
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of significant

significant is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Signifying something; carrying meaning.

    Example: a significant word or sound; a significant look

  • adjective
    Having a covert or hidden meaning.
  • adjective
    Having a noticeable or major effect; notable.

    Example: That was a significant step in the right direction.

  • adjective
    Reasonably large in number or amount.
  • adjective
    Having a low probability of occurring by chance (for example, having high correlation and thus likely to be related).

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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.