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Hyphenation of stupid

How to hyphenate stupid

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

stupid
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: stupid

Definitions of stupid

stupid is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A stupid person; a fool.
  • noun
    The state or condition of being stupid.

    Example: His stupid knows no bounds.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
  • adjective
    To the point of stupor.

    Example: Neurobiology bores me stupid.

  • adjective
    Characterized by or in a state of stupor; paralysed.
  • adjective
    Lacking sensation; inanimate; destitute of consciousness; insensate.
  • adjective
    Dulled in feeling or sensation; torpid
  • adjective
    Amazing.

    Example: That dunk was stupid! His head was above the rim!

  • adjective
    Darn, annoying.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    Extremely.

    Example: My gear is stupid fly.

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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.