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Hyphenation of cast-iron

How to hyphenate cast-iron

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

cast-iron
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
9
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of cast-iron

cast-iron is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.

    Example: Cast iron is popular for cookware where an even heating temperature is important.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Made of cast iron.

    Example: I use a cast-iron skillet for frying pancakes.

  • adjective
    Durable; tough; resiliant.

    Example: Ernest has a cast-iron constitution and never gets sick.

  • adjective
    Inflexible or without exception.

    Example: The school's cast-iron policy on admissions fees left no leeway for needy students.

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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.