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.

fit

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

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

Definitions of fit

fit is defined as:

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.