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Hyphenation of application

How to hyphenate application

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

application
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: application

Definitions of application

application is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

    Example: The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.

  • noun
    The substance applied.
  • noun
    The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
  • noun
    The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.

    Example: I make the remark, and leave you to make the application.

  • noun
    A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)

    Example: This iPhone application can connect to most social networks.

  • noun
    A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.

    Example: December 31 is the deadline for MBA applications.

  • noun
    (bureaucracy) A petition, entreaty, or other request, with the adposition for denoting the subject matter.

    Example: Their application for a deferral of the hearing was granted.

  • noun
    The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.
  • noun
    Diligence; close thought or attention.
  • noun
    A kind of needlework; appliqué.
  • noun
    Compliance.

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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.