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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 6
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 6
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of active
active is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
- nounAny component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveHaving the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
Synonyms: acting
Example: certain active principles
- adjectiveQuick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
Example: an active child or animal
- adjectiveIn action; actually proceeding; working; in force
Synonyms: "in action", "in force", working
Example: active hostilities
- adjectiveGiven to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
Synonyms: busy, deedful, diligent, energetic
Example: active mind
- adjectiveRequiring or implying action or exertion
Synonyms: operative
Example: active employment or service
- adjectiveGiven to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
Example: an active rather than a speculative statesman
- adjectiveBrisk; lively.
Example: an active demand for corn
- adjectiveImplying 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.
- adjectiveNot 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
Words nearby active
- activated
- activates
- activating
- activation
- activations
- activator
- activator's
- activators
- (active)
- active-bodied
- active-limbed
- active-minded
- actively
- activeness
- actives
- activin
- activism
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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.