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.

deflected

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: deflected

Definitions of deflected

deflected is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To 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.
verb
To deviate from its original path.
verb
To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
Synonyms: elude
Example: The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.
verb
To divert (attention, etc.).

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Bent abruptly downward.

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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.