Hyphenation of straightest

How to hyphenate straightest

straightest is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, straightest is hyphenated as:

straight-est

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 1

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

Definitions of straightest

straightest is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

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Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
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(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating.
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Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique.
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Describing the bat as held so as not to incline to either side; on, or near a line running between the two wickets.
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Direct in communication; unevasive, straightforward.
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Free from dishonesty; honest, law-abiding.
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Serious rather than comedic.
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In proper order; as it should be.
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In a row, in unbroken sequence; consecutive.
Example: After four straight wins, Mudchester United are top of the league.
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Describing the sets in a match of which the winner did not lose a single set.
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Making no exceptions or deviations in one's support of the organization and candidates of a political party.
Example: a straight Democrat
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Containing the names of all the regularly nominated candidates of a party and no others.
Example: a straight ballot
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Conventional, mainstream, socially acceptable.
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Heterosexual, attracted to people of the opposite sex.
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(of a romantic or sexual relation) Occurring between people of opposite sex.
Example: straight marriage, sex, relationship
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Not using alcohol, drugs, etc.
Synonyms: straightedge
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Not plus size; thin.
Example: shopping at a straight-sized store
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Strait; narrow.
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Stretched out; fully extended.
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Thorough; utter; unqualified.
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Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat.
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Concerning the property allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that keeps tangent vectors remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a course which is straight, a straight curve, is a geodesic).

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.