Hyphenation of odd
How to hyphenate odd
Because it is a word with a single syllable, odd is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy.
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Definitions of odd
- noun (diminutive) An odd number.
Example: So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.
- noun Something left over, not forming part of a set.
- adjective Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
Example: She slept in, which was very odd.
- adjective Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched.
Synonyms: mismatched, single
Example: My cat Fluffy has odd eyes: one blue and one brown.
- adjective Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped.
Example: I'm the odd one out.
- adjective Left over or remaining (as a small amount) after counting, payment, etc.
- adjective Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.
Example: I don't speak Latin well, so in hearing a dissertation in Latin, I would only be able to make out the odd word of it.
- adjective Not regular or planned.
Example: He's only worked odd jobs.
- adjective Used or employed for odd jobs.
- adjective Numerically indivisible by two.
Example: The product of odd numbers is also odd.
- adjective Numbered with an odd number.
Example: How do I print only the odd pages?
- adjective (in combination with a number) About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).
Example: There were thirty-odd people in the room.
- adjective Out of the way, secluded.
- adjective On the left.
Example: He served from the odd court.
- adjective Singular in excellence; matchless; peerless; outstanding.
Words nearby odd
- odalborn
- odalisk
- odalisks
- odalisque
- odaller
- odalman
- odalwoman
- odax
- (odd)
- odd-come-short
- odd-come-shortly
- odd-fangled
- odd-humored
- odd-jobber
- odd-jobman
- odd-looking
- odd-lot
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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.