Hyphenation of knockdown
How to hyphenate knockdown
Because it is a word with a single syllable, knockdown 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 knockdown
knockdown is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn act of knocking down or the condition of being knocked down.
- nounAn overwhelming blow.
- nounVery strong ale or beer.
- nounA genetically modified organism that carries one or more genes in its chromosomes that have been made less active or had their expression reduced.
- nounThe use of a reagent such as an oligonucleotide with sequence complementary to an active gene or its mRNA transcript, to interfere with the expression of said gene.
- nounThe condition of a sailboat being pushed abruptly to horizontal, with the mast parallel to the water surface.
- nounA short pass played downwards, for example from the head onto someone's feet.
- nounA shelter erected for use as a temporary dressing room.
- nounA collection of parts required to assemble a product, typically manufactured in one region and exported elsewhere for assembly.
Synonyms: KD
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo employ the knockdown technique
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectivePowerful enough to overwhelm or knock down
Example: a knockdown argument
- adjectiveReduced in price, originally to a price below which an article would not be sold by the auctioneer
- adjectiveCapable of being taken apart for packing or removal.
Example: knockdown furniture
- adjective(of a rivet head) To be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.
Words nearby knockdown
- knock-knee
- knock-kneed
- knock-knees
- knock-me-down
- knock-on
- knock-out
- knockabout
- knockaway
- (knockdown)
- knockdowns
- knocked
- knocked-down
- knockemdown
- knocker
- knocker-off
- knocker-up
- knockers
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.