Hyphenation of sesquipedalian
How to hyphenate sesquipedalian
Because it is a word with a single syllable, sesquipedalian is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 14
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 14
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of sesquipedalian
sesquipedalian is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA long word.
- nounA person who uses long words.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjective(of a word or words) Long; polysyllabic.
- adjectivePertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
Example: Our dinner guest was so sesquipedalian that no one could understand what he said.
Words nearby sesquipedalian
- sesquihydrate
- sesquihydrated
- sesquinona
- sesquinonal
- sesquioctava
- sesquioctaval
- sesquioxide
- sesquipedal
- (sesquipedalian)
- sesquipedalianism
- sesquipedalism
- sesquipedality
- sesquiplane
- sesquiplicate
- sesquiquadrate
- sesquiquarta
- sesquiquartal
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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.