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Hyphenation of petty

How to hyphenate petty

petty is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. 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. For now, petty is hyphenated as:

pet-ty
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of petty

petty is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (usually in the plural) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.
  • noun
    A class or school for young schoolboys.
  • noun
    An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.
  • adjective
    Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.

    Example: a petty fault

  • adjective
    Narrow-minded, small-minded.
  • adjective
    Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.

    Example: That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences.

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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.