Hyphenation of philistine
How to hyphenate philistine
Because it is a word with a single syllable, philistine is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of philistine
philistine is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.
Synonyms: heathen
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveIgnorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes.
Synonyms: heathen, philistinic, philistinish
Words nearby philistine
- philippistic
- philippizate
- philippize
- philippizer
- philippus
- philister
- philistia
- philistian
- (philistine)
- philistinely
- philistines
- philistinian
- philistinic
- philistinish
- philistinism
- philistinize
- phill
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
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.