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Hyphenation of brilliant

How to hyphenate brilliant

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

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

Definitions of brilliant

brilliant is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
  • noun
    The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
  • noun
    Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
  • noun
    A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Shining brightly.

    Example: the brilliant lights along the promenade

  • adjective
    (of a colour) Both bright and saturated.

    Example: butterflies with brilliant blue wings

  • adjective
    (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone
  • adjective
    Of surpassing excellence.

    Example: The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant.

  • adjective
    Magnificent or wonderful.
  • adjective
    Highly intelligent.

    Example: She is a brilliant scientist.

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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.