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Hyphenation of active

How to hyphenate active

Because it is a word with a single syllable, active is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

active
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: active

Definitions of active

active is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
  • noun
    Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.

    Synonyms: acting

    Example: certain active principles

  • adjective
    Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.

    Synonyms: agile, nimble

    Example: an active child or animal

  • adjective
    In action; actually proceeding; working; in force

    Synonyms: "in action", "in force", working

    Example: active hostilities

  • adjective
    Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy

    Synonyms: busy, deedful, diligent, energetic

    Example: active mind

  • adjective
    Requiring or implying action or exertion

    Synonyms: operative

    Example: active employment or service

  • adjective
    Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative

    Example: an active rather than a speculative statesman

  • adjective
    Brisk; lively.

    Example: an active demand for corn

  • adjective
    Implying or producing rapid action.

    Example: an active disease

  • adjective
    (heading, grammar) About verbs.
  • adjective
    (of source code) Eligible to be processed by a compiler or interpreter.
  • adjective
    Not passive.
  • adjective
    (gay sexual slang) (of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.

    Synonyms: top

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.