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Hyphenation of backwashes

How to hyphenate backwashes

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

backwashes
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: backwashes

Definitions of backwashes

backwashes is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
  • noun
    The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
  • noun
    The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
  • noun
    The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.

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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.