Hyphenation of offensive
How to hyphenate offensive
Because it is a word with a single syllable, offensive 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 offensive
offensive is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn attack.
Example: The Marines today launched a major offensive.
- nounThe posture of attacking or being able to attack.
Example: He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveCausing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.
Example: An offensive smell.
- adjectiveRelating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
Example: The army's offensive capabilities. An offensive weapon.
- adjectiveHaving to do with play directed at scoring.
Example: The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.
Words nearby offensive
- offenseful
- offenseless
- offenselessly
- offenselessness
- offenseproof
- offenses
- offensible
- offension
- (offensive)
- offensively
- offensiveness
- offensivenesses
- offensives
- offer
- offerable
- offered
- offeree
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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.