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Hyphenation of bandwidths

How to hyphenate bandwidths

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

bandwidths
Syllables Count
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Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: bandwidths

Definitions of bandwidths

bandwidths is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The width, usually measured in hertz, of a frequency band.
  • noun
    Of a signal, the width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit.
  • noun
    The rate of data flow in digital networks typically measured in bits per second; the bitrate.
  • noun
    The capacity, energy or time required.

    Example: I think it's a worthy project, but I just don't have the bandwidth right now.

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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.