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Hyphenation of preciosity

How to hyphenate preciosity

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

preciosity
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: preciosity

Definitions of preciosity

preciosity is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (usually derogatory) The quality of being overly refined in an affected way (often used to describe speech or writing, but also visual art and dress).

    Synonyms: affectation, fastidiousness

  • noun
    (usually derogatory) An instance of preciosity; something that is overly refined in an affected way.

    Synonyms: affectation

  • noun
    The quality of being precious (of high value or worth).

    Synonyms: preciousness, value, worth

  • noun
    Something of high value or worth.

    Synonyms: treasure

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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.