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Hyphenation of ceiling

How to hyphenate ceiling

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

ceiling
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ceiling

Definitions of ceiling

ceiling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar.
  • verb
    To set a higher bound.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The overhead closure of a room.

    Example: the dining room had an ornate ceiling

  • noun
    The upper limit of an object or action.
  • noun
    The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
  • noun
    The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited."
  • noun
    The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.

    Example: the ceiling of 4.5 is 5, the ceiling of -4.5 is -4

  • noun
    The inner planking of a vessel.

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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.