Hyphenation of ambulatory

How to hyphenate ambulatory

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

ambulatory

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of ambulatory

ambulatory is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.
noun
Any part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Of, relating to, or adapted to walking
Example: ambulatory exercise
adjective
Able to walk about and not bedridden.
Example: an ambulatory patient
adjective
Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient.
Example: ambulatory medical care
adjective
Accustomed to move from place to place; not stationary; movable.
Example: an ambulatory court, which exercises its jurisdiction in different places
adjective
Not yet legally fixed or settled; alterable.
Example: The dispositions of a will are ambulatory until the death of the testator.

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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.