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.