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Hyphenation for “liberal”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “liberal”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "liberal" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “liberal” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „liberal“ ⟶ „lib-er-al“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "liberal"

liberal >> ˈlɪb(ə)r(ə)l

Definition: [adjective] willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.
Example: they have liberal views on divorce

Synonyms of "liberal"

Definition: [adjective] relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.

Synonyms of "liberal"

tolerant | unprejudiced | unbigoted | broad-minded | open-minded | enlightened | forbearing | permissive | free | free and easy | easy-going | laissez-faire | libertarian | latitudinarian | unbiased | impartial | non-partisan | indulgent | lenient | lax | soft |

Definition: [adjective] relating to a Liberal party or (in the UK) the Liberal Democrat Party.

Synonyms of "liberal"

Definition: [adjective] given, used, or occurring in generous amounts.

Synonyms of "liberal"

abundant | copious | ample | plentiful | generous | lavish | luxuriant | profuse | considerable | prolific | rich | galore | excessive | immoderate | superabundant | overabundant | over the top | plenteous |

Definition: [adjective] (of education) concerned with broadening a person's general knowledge and experience, rather than with technical or professional training.

Synonyms of "liberal"

wide-ranging | broad-based | general | humanistic |

Definition: [adjective] (especially of an interpretation of a law) broadly construed or understood; not strictly literal or exact.

Synonyms of "liberal"

flexible | broad | loose | rough | non-restrictive | free | general | non-literal | non-specific | not literal | not strict | not close | inexact | imprecise | vague | indefinite | ill-defined | unrigorous | unmeticulous |

Definition: [noun] a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare.

Synonyms of "liberal"

Definition: [noun] a supporter of a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
Example: classical liberals emphasized the right of the individual to make decisions, even if the results dismayed their neighbours or injured themselves

Synonyms of "liberal"

Definition: [noun] a supporter or member of a Liberal party or (in the UK) the Liberal Democrat Party.

Synonyms of "liberal"