Hyphenation of tendency
How to hyphenate tendency
Because it is a word with a single syllable, tendency is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 8
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 8
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of tendency
tendency is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
Example: Denim has a tendency to fade.
- nounAn organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.
Words nearby tendency
- tended
- tendejon
- tendence
- tendences
- tendencies
- tendencious
- tendenciously
- tendenciousness
- (tendency)
- tendent
- tendential
- tendentially
- tendentious
- tendentiously
- tendentiousness
- tender
- tender-bearded
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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.