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Hyphenation of clever

How to hyphenate clever

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

clever
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: clever

Definitions of clever

clever is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.
  • adjective
    Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.

    Example: clever like a fox

  • adjective
    Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
  • adjective
    Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
  • adjective
    (of an Aboriginal Australian) Possessing magical abilities.
  • adjective
    Fit; suitable; having propriety.
  • adjective
    Well-shaped; handsome.
  • adjective
    Good-natured; obliging.
  • adjective
    Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.