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Hyphenation of expedient

How to hyphenate expedient

expedient is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, expedient is hyphenated as:

ex-pe-di-ent
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of expedient

expedient is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

    Example: Most people, faced with a decision, will choose the most expedient option.

  • adjective
    Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
  • adjective
    Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
  • adjective
    Expeditious, quick, rapid.

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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.