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Hyphenation of break-even

How to hyphenate break-even

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

break-even
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
10
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: break

Definitions of break-even

break-even is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The level of revenues sufficient to cover costs.

    Example: We'll never reach break-even if our variable costs are higher than our selling price.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    That is characterized by the level of revenues just sufficient to cover costs

    Example: The Altair 8800 computer was a break-even sale for MITS.

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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.