Hyphenation of surpluses

How to hyphenate surpluses

surpluses is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, surpluses is hyphenated as:

sur-pluses

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 1

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

Definitions of surpluses

surpluses is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
noun
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
noun
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
noun
Assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.

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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.