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Hyphenation of fuzzy

How to hyphenate fuzzy

fuzzy is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. fuzzy is hyphenated as:

fuz-zy
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
1
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: fu4z1zy

Definitions of fuzzy

fuzzy is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (often in the plural) A very small piece of plush material.

    Example: You've got a fuzzy on your coat.

  • noun
    Something covered with fuzz or hair, as an animal or plush toy.
  • noun
    A person, especially a college student, interested in humanities or social sciences, as opposed to one interested in mathematics, science, or engineering.
  • noun
    A soldier with the rank of private.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals
  • adjective
    Vague or imprecise.

    Example: My recollection of that event is fuzzy.

  • adjective
    Not clear; unfocused.

    Example: I finally threw out a large stack of fuzzy photos.

Words nearby fuzzy

  • fuzzier
  • fuzziest
  • fuzzily
  • fuzzines
  • fuzziness
  • fuzzing
  • fuzzle
  • fuzztail
  • (fuzzy)
  • fv
  • fw
  • fwd
  • fwelling
  • fx
  • fy
  • fyce
  • fyces

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.