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Hyphenation of something

How to hyphenate something

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

something
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: something

Definitions of something

something is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
  • noun
    An object whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g., from words of a song. Also used to refer to an object earlier indefinitely referred to as 'something' (pronoun sense).

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.

    Example: The baby looks something like his father.

  • adverb
    (degree) To a high degree.

Definition 1 as pronoun

  • pronoun
    An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.

    Example: I have a feeling something good is going to happen today.

  • pronoun
    (of someone or something) A quality to a moderate degree.

    Example: That child is something of a genius.

  • pronoun
    (of a person) A talent or quality that is difficult to specify.

    Example: She has a certain something.

  • pronoun
    (often with really or quite) Somebody who or something that is superlative or notable in some way.

    Example: - Some marmosets are less than six inches tall. - Well, isn't that something?

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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.