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Hyphenation of childproof

How to hyphenate childproof

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

childproof
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: childproof

Definitions of childproof

childproof is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make something childproof.

    Example: I debated childproofing my house, but decided against, on the basis that any scars or burns would serve as object lessons in restraint.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Designed to be unable for a child to use, operate, or open.

    Example: Because of her arthritis, she always asked not to have childproof caps on her medicine bottles.

  • adjective
    Made safe for children.

    Example: They attempted to make the house childproof by covering all sharp corners with soft foam.

  • adjective
    Made safe from children; resistant to damage by children.

    Example: After several visits from his darling nephews, Mike's bookshelves were childproof; all breakables and valuable books had been moved out of reach.

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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.