Hyphenation of comparison
How to hyphenate comparison
Because it is a word with a single syllable, comparison is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of comparison
comparison is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
Example: to bring a thing into comparison with another; there is no comparison between them
- nounAn evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each-other.
Example: He made a careful comparison of the available products before buying anything.
- nounWith a negation, the state of being similar or alike.
Example: There really is no comparison between the performance of today's computers and those of a decade ago.
- noun(grammar) The ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees, as in hot, hotter, hottest.
- nounThat to which, or with which, a thing is compared, as being equal or like; illustration; similitude.
- nounA simile.
- nounThe faculty of the reflective group which is supposed to perceive resemblances and contrasts.
Words nearby comparison
- comparators
- comparcioner
- compare
- compared
- comparer
- comparers
- compares
- comparing
- (comparison)
- comparison's
- comparisons
- comparition
- comparograph
- comparsa
- compart
- comparted
- compartimenti
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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.