Hyphenation of broadcast

How to hyphenate broadcast

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

broadcast

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: broadcast

Definitions of broadcast

broadcast is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
noun
A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted.
Example: The DJ was feeling nervous before his first national broadcast.
noun
The act of scattering seed; a crop grown from such seed.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.
Synonyms: air, transmit
verb
To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people.
verb
To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme.
verb
To sow seeds over a wide area.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Cast or scattered widely in all directions; cast abroad.
adjective
Communicated, signalled, or transmitted through radio waves or electronic means.
adjective
Relating to transmissions of messages or signals through radio waves or electronic means.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
Widely in all directions; abroad.
adverb
By having its seeds sown over a wide area.

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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.