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Hyphenation for “term”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “term”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "term" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “term” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „term“ ⟶ „term“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "term"

term >> təːm

Definition: [noun] a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.
Example: the musical term ‘leitmotiv’

Synonyms of "term"

word | expression | phrase | turn of phrase | idiom | locution | name | title | denomination | designation | label | appellation |

Definition: [noun] a fixed or limited period for which something, for example office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last.

Synonyms of "term"

period | period of time | time | length of time | spell | stint | duration | interval | stretch | run | phase | term of office | period of office | incumbency | administration |

Definition: [noun] each of the periods in the year, alternating with holiday or vacation, during which instruction is given in a school, college, or university, or during which a law court holds sessions.
Example: the summer term

Synonyms of "term"

session | semester | trimester | quarter |

Definition: [noun] conditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed requirements.
Example: their solicitors had agreed terms

Synonyms of "term"

Definition: [noun] each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression.

Synonyms of "term"

Definition: [noun] another term for terminus.

Synonyms of "term"

Definition: [verb] give a descriptive name to; call by a specified term.
Example: he has been termed the father of modern theology

Synonyms of "term"

call | name | entitle | title | style | designate | describe as | dub | label | tag | nickname | denominate |