Hyphenation of perfect
How to hyphenate perfect
Because it is a word with a single syllable, perfect is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of perfect
perfect is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- noun(grammar) The perfect tense, or a form in that tense.
- nounA perfect score; the achievement of finishing a stage or task with no mistakes.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveFitting its definition precisely.
Example: a perfect circle
- adjectiveHaving all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
Example: That bucket with the hole in the bottom is a poor bucket, but it is perfect for watering plants.
- adjectiveWithout fault or mistake; thoroughly skilled or talented.
Example: Practice makes perfect.
- adjectiveExcellent and delightful in all respects.
Example: a perfect day
- adjectiveOf a number: equal to the sum of its proper divisors.
Example: 6 is perfect because the sum of its proper divisors, 1, 2, and 3, which is 6, is equal to the number itself.
- adjective(grammar, of a tense or verb form) Representing a completed action.
- adjectiveSexually mature and fully differentiated.
- adjectiveOf flowers, having both male parts (stamens) and female parts (carpels).
- adjectiveOf a set: equal to its set of limit points, i.e. set A is perfect if A=A'.
- adjectiveDescribing an interval or any compound interval of a unison, octave, or fourths and fifths that are not tritones.
- adjective(of a cocktail) Made with equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth.
Example: a perfect Manhattan; a perfect Rob Roy
- adjectiveWell informed; certain; sure.
- adjectiveInnocent, guiltless.
Words nearby perfect
- pererrate
- pererration
- peres
- pereskia
- pereundem
- perezone
- perf
- perfay
- (perfect)
- perfecta
- perfectability
- perfectas
- perfectation
- perfected
- perfectedly
- perfecter
- perfecters
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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.