Hyphenation of favourite
How to hyphenate favourite
Because it is a word with a single syllable, favourite 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 favourite
favourite is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
Example: The teacher's favourite always went first.
- nounA person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
- nounA contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
Synonyms: "top dog"
Example: She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.
- nounA bookmark in a web browser.
- noun(in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo favour.
- verbTo bookmark.
- verbTo add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectivePreferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).
Example: This is my second favourite occupation.
- adjectiveBelonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.
Example: I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it.
Words nearby favourite
- favoured
- favouredly
- favouredness
- favourer
- favourers
- favouress
- favouring
- favouringly
- (favourite)
- favourites
- favouritism
- favourless
- favours
- favous
- favus
- favuses
- fawe
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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.