Hyphenation of primitive

How to hyphenate primitive

primitive is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, primitive is hyphenated as:

prim-i-tive

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of primitive

primitive is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.
noun
A member of a primitive society.
noun
A simple-minded person.
noun
A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.
noun
Any of the simplest elements (instructions, statements, etc.) available in a programming language.
noun
A basic geometric shape from which more complex shapes can be constructed.
noun
A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
Example: primitive innocence; the primitive church
adjective
Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity.
Synonyms: backwards
Example: a primitive style of dress
adjective
Crude, obsolete.
Example: primitive ideas
adjective
(grammar) Original; primary; radical; not derived.
Synonyms: radical
Example: a primitive verb
adjective
Occurring in or characteristic of an early stage of development or evolution.
adjective
Not derived from another of the same type
Synonyms: imprimitive
adjective
Most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of
Synonyms: proto-

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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.