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Hyphenation of lightweight

How to hyphenate lightweight

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

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

Definitions of lightweight

lightweight is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.
  • noun
    A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.
  • noun
    A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
  • noun
    One of little consequence or ability.
  • noun
    A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
  • noun
    A political candidate with little chance of winning

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
  • adjective
    Having less than average weight
  • adjective
    Lacking in strength
  • adjective
    Having a small footprint or performance impact

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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.