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Hyphenation of assumption

How to hyphenate assumption

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

assumption
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: assumption

Definitions of assumption

assumption is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.

    Example: His assumption of secretarial duties was timely.

  • noun
    The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.

    Example: Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty.

  • noun
    The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
  • noun
    The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
  • noun
    The taking of a person up into heaven.
  • noun
    A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.
  • noun
    Assumptio.

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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.