Hyphenation of conformal

How to hyphenate conformal

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

conformal

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of conformal

conformal is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
That conforms, especially to the shape of something.
adjective
(of a transformation) That preserves angles between intersecting curves.
adjective
(of a map projection) That preserves relative angles over small scales, at all but a limited number of distinct points.
Example: On conformal map projections, the scale depends on location only and not direction.

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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.