Hyphenation of hackneyed
How to hyphenate hackneyed
Because it is a word with a single syllable, hackneyed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of hackneyed
hackneyed is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.
- verbTo use as a hackney.
- verbTo carry in a hackney coach.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveRepeated too often.
Synonyms: banal, clichéd, commonplace, shopworn, stock, threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, unoriginal, "well-worn"
Example: The sermon was full of hackneyed phrases and platitudes.
- adjectiveLet out for hire.
Words nearby hackneyed
- hackman
- hackmatack
- hackmen
- hackney
- hackney-carriage
- hackney-chair
- hackney-coach
- hackney-man
- (hackneyed)
- hackneyedly
- hackneyedness
- hackneyer
- hackneying
- hackneyism
- hackneyman
- hackneys
- hacks
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.