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Hyphenation of criss-cross

How to hyphenate criss-cross

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

criss-cross
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
11
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: crisscross

Definitions of criss-cross

criss-cross is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A pattern of crossed lines.
  • noun
    A mark or cross, such as the signature of a person who is unable to write.
  • noun
    A kind of crossword puzzle having no clues or definitions, but only a list of words that must be fitted into the grid.
  • noun
    A child's game played on paper or on a slate, consisting of lines arranged in the form of a cross.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To move back and forth over (something).
  • verb
    To mark (something) with crossed lines.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Marked with crossed lines.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    Crossing one another.

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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.