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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 3
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 3
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of box
box is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounSenses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
- nounSenses relating to a two-dimensional object or space
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
- verbUsually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.
- verbTo mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.
- verbTo make an incision or hole in (a tree) for the purpose of procuring the sap.
- verbTo enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to bring to a required form.
- verbTo furnish (for example, the axle of a wheel) with a box.
- verbTo enclose (images, text, etc.) in a box.
- verbTo place a value of a primitive type into a corresponding object.
Words nearby box
- bowwort
- 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.