Hyphenation of playful
How to hyphenate playful
Because it is a word with a single syllable, playful 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 playful
playful is defined as:
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveLiking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
Example: Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.
- adjectiveFunny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
Example: A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties.
- adjectiveFun, recreational, not serious.
Example: A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.
- adjectiveExperimental.
Example: He was a rather playful artist.
Words nearby playful
- playeress
- players
- playfellow
- playfellows
- playfellowship
- playfere
- playfield
- playfolk
- (playful)
- playfully
- playfulness
- playfulnesses
- playgirl
- playgirls
- playgoer
- playgoers
- playgoing
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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.