Hyphenation of deflected
How to hyphenate deflected
Because it is a word with a single syllable, deflected is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of deflected
deflected is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo make (something) deviate from its original path.
- verb(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
- verbTo deviate from its original path.
- verbTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
Synonyms: elude
Example: The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.
- verbTo divert (attention, etc.).
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveBent abruptly downward.
Words nearby deflected
- deflator
- deflators
- deflea
- defleaed
- defleaing
- defleas
- deflect
- deflectable
- (deflected)
- deflecting
- deflection
- deflectional
- deflectionization
- deflectionize
- deflections
- deflective
- deflectometer
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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.