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Hyphenation of intensive

How to hyphenate intensive

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

intensive
Syllables Count
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Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: intensive

Definitions of intensive

intensive is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.
  • adjective
    Demanding; requiring a great amount of work etc.

    Example: This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive.

  • adjective
    Highly concentrated.

    Example: I took a three-day intensive course in finance.

  • adjective
    Stretched; allowing intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
  • adjective
    Characterized by persistence; intent; assiduous.
  • adjective
    (grammar) Serving to give force or emphasis.

    Example: an intensive verb or preposition

  • adjective
    Related to the need to manage life-threatening conditions by means of sophisticated life support and monitoring.

    Example: She was moved to the intensive-care unit of the hospital.

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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.