Hyphenation of auxiliary

How to hyphenate auxiliary

auxiliary is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. auxiliary is hyphenated as:

aux-il-iary

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 2

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: aux3il3i2a2ry

Definitions of auxiliary

auxiliary is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
noun
A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
noun
(grammar) An auxiliary verb.
noun
A marching band colorguard.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Helping; giving assistance or support.
Synonyms: accessory, ancillary
Example: auxiliary troops
adjective
Supplementary or subsidiary.
adjective
Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
adjective
Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.
adjective
(grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.

Words nearby auxiliary

auxeses
auxesis
auxetic
auxetical
auxetically
auxetics
auxil
auxiliar
auxiliaries
auxiliarly
(auxiliary)
auxiliate
auxiliation
auxiliator
auxiliatory
auxilium
auxillary
auxilytic
auximone
auxin
auxinic

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.