Hyphenation of compartmentalization

How to hyphenate compartmentalization

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

compartmentalization

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 20
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 20
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: compartmentalization

Definitions of compartmentalization

compartmentalization is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act or process of dividing a complex task or structure into smaller, often more manageable pieces.
noun
The act of dividing complex code into libraries with common functionality to help make the process of programming more manageable and reusable.
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(counter-espionage) The act of dividing tasks involving confidential information so that no one person is capable of leaking enough to be incriminating. Alternatively, it can involve distributing information in such a way that no individual knows the full extent or purpose of the task they have been given, hence, if they are captured or monitored, the enemy would not be able to obtain useful information from any given person.

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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.