Hyphenation of aim

How to hyphenate aim

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

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

aim

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 3
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 3
Hyphens Count: 0

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of aim

aim is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
Example: Take time with the aim of your gun.
noun
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
noun
Intention or goal
Synonyms: design, purpose, scheme
Example: My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.
noun
The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target
Example: The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice.
noun
Conjecture; guess.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
Example: He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.
verb
To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
Example: to aim at a pass
verb
To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
Example: She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.
verb
To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
Example: to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general
verb
To guess or conjecture.

Words nearby aim

ailurophilic
ailurophobe
ailurophobia
ailurophobic
ailuropoda
ailuropus
ailurus
ailweed
(aim)
aimable
aimak
aimara
aimed
aimee
aimer
aimers
aimful

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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.