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Hyphenation of pessimistic

How to hyphenate pessimistic

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

pessimistic
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11
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: pessimistic

Definitions of pessimistic

pessimistic is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

    Example: a pessimistic view of the future

  • adjective
    Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.

    Example: a pessimistic estimate

  • adjective
    Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.

    Example: pessimistic concurrency; pessimistic locking

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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.