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Hyphenation of world

How to hyphenate world

world 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, world is hyphenated as:

wor-ld
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
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 world

Definition 1 as noun
  • noun (with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.

    Example: There will always be lovers, till the world’s end.

  • noun The Universe.
  • noun (with "the") The Earth.

    Example: People are dying of starvation all over the world.

  • noun A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.

    Example: Our mission is to travel the galaxy and find new worlds.

  • noun A very large extent of country.
  • noun (speculation) A realm, such as planet, containing one or multiple societies of beings, especially intelligent ones.

    Example: the world of Narnia; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; a zombie world

  • noun An individual or group perspective or social setting.

    Example: In the world of boxing, good diet is all-important.

  • noun The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.
  • noun A subdivision of a game, consisting of a series of stages or levels that usually share a similar environment or theme.

    Example: Have you reached the boss at the end of the ice world?

  • noun The twenty-second trump or major arcana card of the tarot.
  • noun A great amount.

    Example: Taking a break from work seems to have done her a world of good.

  • noun Age, era
Definition 1 as verb
  • verb To consider or cause to be considered from a global perspective; to consider as a global whole, rather than making or focussing on national or other distinctions; compare globalise.
  • verb To make real; to make worldly.

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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.