Hyphenation of buxom

How to hyphenate buxom

buxom is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, buxom is hyphenated as:

bux-om

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 5
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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).

Words nearby buxom

buxaceae
buxaceous
buxbaumia
buxbaumiaceae
buxeous
buxerries
buxerry
buxine
(buxom)
buxomer
buxomest
buxomly
buxomness
buxus
buy
buyable
buyback

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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.