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Hyphenation of profound

How to hyphenate profound

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

profound
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: profound

Definitions of profound

profound is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The deep; the sea; the ocean.
  • noun
    An abyss.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down.
  • verb
    To dive deeply; to penetrate.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
  • adjective
    Very deep; very serious
  • adjective
    Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough

    Example: a profound investigation

  • adjective
    Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading
  • adjective
    Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive

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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.