Hyphenation of signal

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word signal ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

sig-nal

Definitions of signal :

1.
Any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
Signals from the boat suddenly stopped
2.
Any incitement to action
He awaited the signal to start The victory was a signal for wild celebration
3.
An electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
4.
Communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
5.
Be a signal for or a symptom of
These symptoms indicate a serious illness Her behavior points to a severe neurosis The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued
6.
Notably out of the ordinary
The year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party

Synonyms of signal :

adj impressive
noun signaling, sign, communication
noun incitement, incitation, provocation
noun electricity, electrical energy
verb sign, signalize, signalise, communicate, intercommunicate
verb bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, tell

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