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Hyphenation of intimate

How to hyphenate intimate

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

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

Definitions of intimate

intimate is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A very close friend.

    Example: Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.

  • noun
    (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

    Example: You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

    Example: He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.

  • verb
    To notify.

    Example: I will intimate you when the details are available.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Closely acquainted; familiar.

    Example: He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for.

  • adjective
    Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

    Example: She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.

  • adjective
    Personal; private.

    Example: an intimate setting

  • adjective
    Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

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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.