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Hyphenation of bimonthly

How to hyphenate bimonthly

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

bimonthly
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: bimonthly

Definitions of bimonthly

bimonthly is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.

    Example: We have to get the report done. If the boss doesn't get his bimonthly he'll scream.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Occurring once every two months; bimestrial
  • adjective
    Twice every month; semimonthly.

    Example: His bimonthly appointment was almost due.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    Once every two months; bimestrially
  • adverb
    Twice every month; semimonthly.

    Example: They checked on his progress bimonthly.

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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.