Hyphenation of box

How to hyphenate box

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

box

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 3
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 3
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of box

box is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
noun
Senses relating to a two-dimensional object or space

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
verb
Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.
verb
To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.
verb
To make an incision or hole in (a tree) for the purpose of procuring the sap.
verb
To enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to bring to a required form.
verb
To furnish (for example, the axle of a wheel) with a box.
verb
To enclose (images, text, etc.) in a box.
verb
To place a value of a primitive type into a corresponding object.

Words nearby box

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bowwow
bowwowed
bowwows
bowyang
bowyangs
bowyer
bowyers
(box)
box-bordered
box-branding
box-calf
box-cleating
box-covering
box-edged
box-haul
box-leaved

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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.