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Hyphenation of left-handed

How to hyphenate left-handed

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

left-handed
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
11
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: handed

Definitions of left-handed

left-handed is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Left-handed people, taken as a whole.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Using one's left hand in preference to, or more skillfully than, one's right.
  • adjective
    Intended to be worn on, or used by, the left hand.
  • adjective
    Turning or spiraling from right to left; anticlockwise.
  • adjective
    Awkward or maladroit.
  • adjective
    Insincere or malicious.
  • adjective
    Of magic, performed with the intention of doing harm, or for personal gain; evil or malevolent.
  • adjective
    Of a coordinate system: not following the right-hand rule.

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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.