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Hyphenation of underdressed

How to hyphenate underdressed

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

underdressed
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: underdressed

Definitions of underdressed

underdressed is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To dress in insufficiently warm clothes.
  • verb
    To dress in insufficiently formal clothes.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Insufficiently dressed, as for cold weather.
  • adjective
    Insufficiently well-dressed, as for a formal event.

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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.