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Hyphenation of aligned

How to hyphenate aligned

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

aligned
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: aligned

Definitions of aligned

aligned is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To form a line; to fall into line.
  • verb
    To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.
  • verb
    To store (data) in a way that is consistent with the memory architecture, i.e. by beginning each item at an offset equal to some multiple of the word size.
  • verb
    To identify with or match the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person.

    Synonyms: coordinate, synchronize

  • verb
    To organize a linear arrangement of DNA, RNA or protein sequences which have regions of similarity.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having been placed, arranged or formed in alignment (with something).
  • adjective
    Allied or working together with a common goal.

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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.