Hyphenation of definition

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word definition ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 6 syllables as shown below.

de-f-i-n-i-tion

Definitions of definition :

1.	A concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
2.	Clarity of outline Exercise had given his muscles superior definition

Synonyms of definition :

noun	explanation, account
noun	distinctness, sharpness

Last hyphenations of this language

dictatorially nestors halituosity cultigen sybaritish unclinging pellegrini G-flat alcibiadean wouldest terror-threatened locationally defectives sidled diplomacies disproven paraproctium aliferous coindwelling

Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.