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Hyphenation of buxom

How to hyphenate buxom

buxom is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. buxom is hyphenated as:

bux-om
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
1
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: bux3om

Definitions of buxom

buxom is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Pliant, obedient, tractable (to) (i.e. easily moved or bent, morally).
  • adjective
    Submissive, humble, meek (as subsense of 4).
  • adjective
    Gracious, indulgent, favourable; obliging, amiable, courteous, affable, kindly (as subsense of 1).
  • adjective
    With infinitive: Easily moved, prone, ready (as subsense of 1).
  • adjective
    Flexible, pliant (arising from sense 1).
  • adjective
    Blithe, gladsome, bright, lively, gay (attested after 1).
  • adjective
    (of a man or woman) Cheerful, happy (possibly as subsense of 6).
  • adjective
    (chiefly of women) Full of health, vigour, and good temper; well-favoured, plump and comely, 'jolly', comfortable-looking (in person). (arising from sense 6).
  • adjective
    (of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts (as subsense of 8).

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.