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Hyphenation of splintering

How to hyphenate splintering

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

splintering
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
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0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: splintering

Definitions of splintering

splintering is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To come apart into long sharp fragments.

    Example: The tall tree splintered during the storm.

  • verb
    To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments.

    Example: His third kick splintered the door.

  • verb
    (of a group) To break, or cause to break, into factions.

    Example: The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree.

  • verb
    To fasten or confine with splinters, or splints, as a broken limb.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The process or result of something being splintered.

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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.