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Hyphenation of amplify

How to hyphenate amplify

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

amplify
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: amplify

Definitions of amplify

amplify is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To render larger, more extended, or more intense.

    Example: amplify a microscopes

  • verb
    To enlarge by addition or commenting; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand.
  • verb
    To increase the amplitude of something, especially of an electric current.

    Example: amplify a signal

  • verb
    To add content that is not present in the source text to the target text, usually to improve the fluency of the translation.

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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.