Hyphenation of intellectual

How to hyphenate intellectual

intellectual is a polysyllabic word with 5 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, intellectual is hyphenated as:

in-tel-lec-tu-al

Syllables Count: 5
Characters Count: 12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 12
Hyphens Count: 4

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of intellectual

intellectual is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.
Synonyms: highbrow
noun
The intellect or understanding; mental powers or faculties.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.
Example: intellectual powers, activities, etc.
adjective
Endowed with intellect; having the power of understanding; having capacity for the higher forms of knowledge or thought; characterized by intelligence or mental capacity
Example: an intellectual person
adjective
Suitable for exercising the intellect; formed by, and existing for, the intellect alone; perceived by the intellect
Example: intellectual employments
adjective
Relating to the understanding; treating of the mind.
Example: intellectual philosophy, sometimes called "mental" philosophy
adjective
Spiritual.

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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.