Hyphenation of capitalized

How to hyphenate capitalized

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

capitalized

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of capitalized

capitalized is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.
Example: In German, all nouns are capitalized.
verb
To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for.
Example: Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation.
verb
To convert into capital, i.e., to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.
Example: If we obtain a loan using the business as collateral, the effect will be to capitalize our next ten years of income, giving us cash today that we can use to buy out our competitor.
verb
To treat as capital, not as an expense.
verb
To profit or to obtain an advantage.
Example: The home team took several shots on goal but was unable to capitalize until late in the game.
verb
(followed by on) To seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit; to invest on something profitable.
Example: The home team appeared to have the advantage throughout the game, and finally capitalized on their opponents' weakness with just two minutes remaining, scoring several points in quick succession.

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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.