Hyphenation of character

How to hyphenate character

character is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, character is hyphenated as:

char-acter

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of character

Definition 1 as noun

noun A being involved in the action of a story.
noun A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.
Example: A single locus governing the petal colour character was detected on the linkage group A2.
noun A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.
Example: A study of the suspect's character and his cast iron alibi ruled him out.
noun Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.
Example: "You may not like to eat liver," said Calvin's father, "but it builds character."
noun A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
Example: Julius Caesar is a great historical character.
noun A written or printed symbol, or letter.
noun Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the particular form of letters used by a person or people.
Example: an inscription in the Runic character
noun A secret cipher; a way of writing in code.
noun One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.
noun A person or individual, especially one who is unknown or raises suspicions.
Example: That old guy is a real character.
noun A complex number representing an element of a finite Abelian group.
noun Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty.
Example: in his character as a magistrate
noun The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation.
Example: Her actions give her a bad character.
noun A reference given to a servant, attesting to his/her behaviour, competence, etc.
noun Personal appearance.

Definition 1 as verb

verb To write (using characters); to describe.

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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.