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.

formal

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of formal

formal is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Formalin.
noun
An evening gown.
noun
An event with a formal dress code.
Example: Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal.
noun
A formal parameter.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Being in accord with established forms.
Example: She spoke formal English, without any dialect.
adjective
Official.
Example: I'd like to make a formal complaint.
adjective
Relating to the form or structure of something.
Example: Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar.
adjective
Relating to formation.
Example: The formal stage is a critical part of any child's development.
adjective
Ceremonial or traditional.
Example: Formal wear must be worn at my wedding!
adjective
Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
Example: He's always very formal, and I wish he'd relax a bit.
adjective
Organized; well-structured and planned.
Example: When they became a formal club the rowers built a small boathouse.
adjective
Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
Example: Formal series are defined without any reference to convergence.

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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.