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Hyphenation of drift

How to hyphenate drift

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

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Syllables Count
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Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of drift

drift is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.
  • noun
    The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
  • noun
    A place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side.
  • noun
    The tendency of an act, argument, course of conduct, or the like; object aimed at or intended; intention; hence, also, import or meaning of a sentence or discourse; aim.
  • noun
    The horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments.
  • noun
    (handiwork) A tool.
  • noun
    A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles.
  • noun
    Minor deviation of audio or video playback from its correct speed.
  • noun
    The situation where a performer gradually and unintentionally moves from their proper location within the scene.
  • noun
    A passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery; an adit or tunnel.
  • noun
    Movement.
  • noun
    A sideways movement of the ball through the air, when bowled by a spin bowler.
  • noun
    Slow, cumulative change.

    Example: genetic drift

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.

    Example: The balloon was drifting in the breeze.

  • verb
    To move haphazardly without any destination.

    Example: He drifted from town to town, never settling down.

  • verb
    To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

    Example: This car tends to drift left at high speeds.

  • verb
    To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body.
  • verb
    To drive into heaps.

    Example: A current of wind drifts snow or sand

  • verb
    To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps.

    Example: Snow or sand drifts.

  • verb
    To make a drift; to examine a vein or ledge for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of metals or ores; to follow a vein; to prospect.
  • verb
    To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift.
  • verb
    To oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. See Drifting (motorsport).

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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.