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Hyphenation of subsidiary

How to hyphenate subsidiary

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

subsidiary
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: subsidiary

Definitions of subsidiary

subsidiary is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.
  • noun
    A subordinate theme.
  • noun
    One who aids or supplies; an assistant.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Auxiliary or supplemental.
  • adjective
    Secondary or subordinate.

    Example: a subsidiary stream

  • adjective
    Of, or relating to a subsidy.

    Example: subsidiary payments to an ally

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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.