Hyphenation of condescending
How to hyphenate condescending
Because it is a word with a single syllable, condescending is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 13
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 13
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of condescending
condescending is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
- verbTo treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
- verb(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
- verbTo consent, agree.
- verbTo come down.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveAssuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
Example: Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!
Words nearby condescending
- condensing
- condensity
- conder
- condescend
- condescended
- condescendence
- condescendent
- condescender
- (condescending)
- condescendingly
- condescendingness
- condescends
- condescension
- condescensions
- condescensive
- condescensively
- condescensiveness
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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.