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Hyphenation of shrewdest

How to hyphenate shrewdest

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

shrewdest
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: shrewdest

Definitions of shrewdest

shrewdest is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
  • adjective
    Artful, tricky or cunning.
  • adjective
    Streetwise.
  • adjective
    Knowledgeable, intelligent, keen.
  • adjective
    Nigh accurate.

    Example: a shrewd guess

  • adjective
    Severe, intense, hard.

    Example: a shrewd blow, or assault

  • adjective
    Sharp, snithy, piercing.

    Example: a shrewd wind

  • adjective
    Bad, evil, threatening.
  • adjective
    Portending, boding.
  • adjective
    Noxious, scatheful, mischievous.
  • adjective
    Abusive, shrewish.
  • adjective
    Scolding, satirical, sharp.

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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.