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Hyphenation of intellectual

How to hyphenate intellectual

Because it is a word with a single syllable, intellectual is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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

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.