Hyphenation of obsessive
How to hyphenate obsessive
Because it is a word with a single syllable, obsessive 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 obsessive
obsessive is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveProne to cause obsession.
Example: The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.
- adjectiveHaving one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
Example: Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives.
- adjectiveExcessive, as results from obsession.
Example: A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.
Words nearby obsessive
- obsessing
- obsessingly
- obsession
- obsession's
- obsessional
- obsessionally
- obsessionist
- obsessions
- (obsessive)
- obsessively
- obsessiveness
- obsessor
- obsessors
- obside
- obsidian
- obsidianite
- obsidians
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.
This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.
With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.