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Hyphenation of circle

How to hyphenate circle

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

circle
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: circle

Definitions of circle

circle is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).

    Synonyms: coil, loop, ring

    Example: The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0).

  • noun
    A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.

    Synonyms: disc, disk, round

  • noun
    Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.

    Example: Children, please join hands and form a circle.

  • noun
    A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.

    Synonyms: bunch, gang, group

    Example: circle of friends

  • noun
    The orbit of an astronomical body.
  • noun
    A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.
  • noun
    A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.
  • noun
    A traffic circle or roundabout.
  • noun
    Compass; circuit; enclosure.
  • noun
    An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.
  • noun
    A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.
  • noun
    A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.
  • noun
    Indirect form of words; circumlocution.
  • noun
    A territorial division or district.

    Example: The ten Circles of the Holy Roman Empire were those principalities or provinces which had seats in the German Diet.

  • noun
    (in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

    Example: After working all night, she had circles under her eyes.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To travel around along a curved path.

    Example: The wolves circled the herd of deer.

  • verb
    To surround.

    Example: A high fence circles the enclosure.

  • verb
    To place or mark a circle around.

    Example: Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for.

  • verb
    To travel in circles.

    Example: Vultures circled overhead.

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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.