Hyphenation of linkage

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

link-age

Definitions of linkage:

1.	An associative relation
2.	(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes All of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go)
3.	A mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion
4.	The act of linking things together

Synonyms of linkage:

noun	connection, connexion, connectedness
noun	gene linkage, inheritance, hereditary pattern
noun	mechanical system
noun	fastening, attachment

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

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