Hyphenation of formal
How to hyphenate formal
Because it is a word with a single syllable, formal is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 6
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 6
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of formal
formal is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounFormalin.
- nounAn evening gown.
- nounAn event with a formal dress code.
Example: Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal.
- nounA formal parameter.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveBeing in accord with established forms.
Example: She spoke formal English, without any dialect.
- adjectiveOfficial.
Example: I'd like to make a formal complaint.
- adjectiveRelating to the form or structure of something.
Example: Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar.
- adjectiveRelating to formation.
Example: The formal stage is a critical part of any child's development.
- adjectiveCeremonial or traditional.
Example: Formal wear must be worn at my wedding!
- adjectiveProper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
Example: He's always very formal, and I wish he'd relax a bit.
- adjectiveOrganized; well-structured and planned.
Example: When they became a formal club the rowers built a small boathouse.
- adjectiveRelating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
Example: Formal series are defined without any reference to convergence.
Words nearby formal
- form-relieve
- form-revealing
- forma
- formability
- formable
- formably
- formagen
- formagenic
- (formal)
- formalazine
- formaldehyd
- formaldehyde
- formaldehydes
- formaldehydesulphoxylate
- formaldehydesulphoxylic
- formaldoxime
- formalesque
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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.