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Hyphenation of comparisons

How to hyphenate comparisons

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

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

Definitions of comparisons

comparisons is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The 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

  • noun
    An 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.

  • noun
    With 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.
  • noun
    That to which, or with which, a thing is compared, as being equal or like; illustration; similitude.
  • noun
    A simile.
  • noun
    The faculty of the reflective group which is supposed to perceive resemblances and contrasts.

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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.