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Hyphenation of aesthetic

How to hyphenate aesthetic

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

aesthetic
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: aesthetic

Definitions of aesthetic

aesthetic is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The study of art or beauty.
  • noun
    That which appeals to the senses.
  • noun
    The artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their vibe.

    Example: Her most recent works have this quirky, half-serious 90's teen culture-inspired aesthetic.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.
  • adjective
    Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty and/or art.

    Synonyms: aesthetical, esthetic, tasteful

    Example: It works well enough, but the shabby exterior offends his aesthetic sensibilities.

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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.