Hyphenation of extreme

How to hyphenate extreme

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

extreme

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of extreme

extreme is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.
noun
Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.
Example: extremes of temperature
noun
A drastic expedient.
Example: Some people go to extremes for attention on social media.
noun
Either of the two numbers at the ends of a proportion, as 1 and 6 in 1:2=3:6.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
Example: At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.
adjective
In the greatest or highest degree; intense.
Example: He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor.
adjective
Excessive, or far beyond the norm.
Example: His extreme love of model trains showed in the rails that criscrossed his entire home.
adjective
Drastic, or of great severity.
Example: I think the new laws are extreme, but many believe them necessary for national security.
adjective
Of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment.
Example: Television has begun to reflect the growing popularity of extreme sports such as bungee jumping and skateboarding.
adjective
Ultimate, final or last.
Example: the extreme hour of life

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
Extremely.

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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.