Hyphenation of substitutes

How to hyphenate substitutes

substitutes is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, substitutes is hyphenated as:

sub-sti-tutes

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of substitutes

substitutes is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
noun
A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.
noun
One who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To use in place of something else, with the same function.
Example: I had no shallots so I substituted onion.
verb
(in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y.
Example: I had to substitute new parts for the old ones.
verb
(in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.
Example: I had to substitute old parts with the new ones.
verb
To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
Example: He was playing poorly and was substituted after twenty minutes
verb
To serve as a replacement (for someone or something).

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A good that a consumer perceives as similar to another good, which decreases the demand for that other good

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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.