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Hyphenation of slick

How to hyphenate slick

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

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.

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

Definitions of slick

slick is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A covering of liquid, particularly oil.

    Example: Careful in turn three — there's an oil slick on the road.

  • noun
    Someone who is clever and untrustworthy.
  • noun
    A tool used to make something smooth or even.
  • noun
    A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern, often used in auto racing.

    Synonyms: "slick tire", "slick tyre"

    Example: You'll go much faster if you put on slicks.

  • noun
    A helicopter.
  • noun
    A camera-ready image to be used by a printer. The "slick" is photographed to produce a negative image which is then used to burn a positive offset plate or other printing device.

    Example: The project was delayed because the slick had not been delivered to the printer.

  • noun
    A wide paring chisel used in joinery.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make slick.

    Example: The surface had been slicked.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.

    Example: His large round head was shaved slick.

  • adjective
    Appearing expensive or sophisticated.

    Example: They read all kinds of slick magazines.

  • adjective
    Superficially convincing but actually untrustworthy.

    Example: That new sales rep is slick. Be sure to read the fine print before you buy anything.

  • adjective
    (often used sarcastically) Clever, making an apparently hard task easy.

    Example: Our new process for extracting needles from haystacks is extremely slick.

  • adjective
    Extraordinarily great or special.

    Example: That is one slick bicycle: it has all sorts of features!

  • adjective
    Sleek; smooth

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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.