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Hyphenation of spiritual

How to hyphenate spiritual

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

spiritual
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: spiritual

Definitions of spiritual

spiritual is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.
  • noun
    Any spiritual function, office, or affair.

    Example: He assigns supremacy to the pope in spirituals, and to the emperor in temporals. — Lowell.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.

    Example: Respect towards ancestors is an essential part of Thai spiritual practice.

  • adjective
    Of or pertaining to God or a place of worship; sacred.
  • adjective
    Of or pertaining to spirits; supernatural.
  • adjective
    Consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal.

    Example: a spiritual substance or being

  • adjective
    Of or relating to the intellectual and higher endowments of the mind; mental; intellectual.
  • adjective
    Controlled and inspired by the Holy Spirit; pure; holy.
  • adjective
    Not lay or temporal; relating to sacred things; ecclesiastical.

    Example: the spiritual functions of the clergy; lords spiritual and temporal; a spiritual corporation

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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.