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Hyphenation of arabesques

How to hyphenate arabesques

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

arabesques
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: arabesques

Definitions of arabesques

arabesques is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture.
  • noun
    An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
  • noun
    A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
  • noun
    (by extension) Elaborate or ornate creations in general.

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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.