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Hyphenation of baselines

How to hyphenate baselines

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

baselines
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: baselines

Definitions of baselines

baselines is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.

    Example: A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.

  • noun
    A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.

    Example: We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics.

  • noun
    A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.

    Example: Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline.

  • noun
    The line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.

    Example: The umpire missed the call. The ball hit the baseline.

  • noun
    A configuration of software, hardware, or a process that is established and documented as a point of reference.

    Example: The baseline configuration includes unsupported components.

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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.