Hyphenation of fit

How to hyphenate fit

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

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

fit

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 3
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 3
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of fit

Definition 1 as noun

noun The degree to which something fits.
Example: Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.
noun Conformity of elements one to another.
Example: It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.
noun The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
noun Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.
Example: The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings.
noun Goodness of fit.
noun The quality of a partnership's combined holding of cards in a suit, particularly of trump.
Example: During the auction, it is often a partnership's goal to find an eight-card major suit fit.

Definition 1 as verb

verb To be suitable for.
Example: It fits the purpose.
verb To conform to in size and shape.
Example: If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.
verb To be of the right size and shape
Example: I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.
verb (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
Example: I want to fit the drapes to the windows.
verb To be in agreement with.
Example: These definitions fit most of the usage.
verb To adjust.
Example: The regression program fit a line to the data.
verb To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
verb To equip or supply.
Example: The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month.
verb To make ready.
Example: I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home.
verb To be seemly.
verb To be proper or becoming.
verb To be in harmony.
Example: The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective Suitable, proper.
Example: You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.
adjective Adapted to a purpose or environment.
Example: survival of the fittest
adjective In good shape; physically well.
Example: You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit.
adjective Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
Example: I think the girl working in the office is fit.
adjective Prepared; ready.

Words nearby fit

fistulization
fistulize
fistulized
fistulizing
fistulose
fistulous
fistwise
fisty
(fit)
fitch
fitche
fitched
fitchee
fitcher
fitchered
fitchering
fitchery

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.