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Hyphenation of compass

How to hyphenate compass

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

compass
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: compass

Definitions of compass

compass is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
  • noun
    A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
  • noun
    The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
  • noun
    A space within limits; an area.
  • noun
    An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

    Example: within the compass of an encircling wall

  • noun
    Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
  • noun
    Scope.
  • noun
    A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

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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.