Hyphenation of vis-à-vis
How to hyphenate vis-à-vis
Because it is a word with a single syllable, vis-à-vis is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Words Count
- 3
- Characters without spaces Count
- 9
Definitions of vis-à-vis
vis-à-vis is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA small horse-drawn carriage for two people sitting facing each other.
- nounA sofa with seats for two people, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides.
- nounOne of two (or more) people facing or opposite each other.
- nounA date or escort in a social event.
- nounA person holding a corresponding position in another organisation.
Synonyms: counterpart
Example: I talked with my vis-à-vis in the French embassy.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveFace-to-face
- adjectiveIn relation to
- adjective(of a coin) having two portraits facing each other
Definition 1 as adverb
- adverbFace to face (with another)
- adverbIn a position facing a specified or implied subject.
Definition 1 as preposition
- prepositionIn relation to; compared with.
Example: Canada's role vis-à-vis the United States' in Afghanistan
- prepositionOpposite, across from, set so as to be facing.
Example: He was seated vis-à-vis the president.
Words nearby vis-à-vis
- virusemic
- viruses
- viruslike
- virustatic
- vis
- vis-a-ns
- vis-a-vis
- (vis-à-vis)
- vis-a-visness
- visa
- visaed
- visage
- visaged
- visages
- visagraph
- visaing
- visammin
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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.