Hyphenation of composite
How to hyphenate composite
composite is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, composite is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of composite
composite is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA mixture of different components.
- nounA structural material that gains its strength from a combination of complementary materials.
- nounA plant belonging to the family Asteraceae, syn. Compositae.
- nounA function of a function.
- noun(chiefly law enforcement) A drawing, photograph, etc. that combines several separate pictures or images.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo make a composite.
Example: I composited an image using computer software.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveMade up of multiple components; compound or complex.
- adjectiveBeing a mixture of Ionic and Corinthian styles.
- adjectiveHaving factors other than itself and one; not prime and not one.
- adjectiveBelonging to the Asteraceae family (formerly known as Compositae), bearing involucrate heads of many small florets.
- adjectiveEmploying multiple exposures on a single plate, so as to create an average view of something, such as faces in physiognomy.
Example: composite portraiture; a composite photograph
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA (nonzero) natural number that is expressible as the product of two (or more) natural numbers other than itself and 1.
Words nearby composite
- composedness
- composer
- composers
- composes
- composing
- composit
- composita
- compositae
- (composite)
- composite-built
- composited
- compositely
- compositeness
- composites
- compositing
- composition
- compositional
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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.