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Hyphenation of consideration

How to hyphenate consideration

consideration is a polysyllabic word with 5 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, consideration is hyphenated as:

con-sid-er-a-tion
Syllables Count
5
Characters Count
13
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
13
Hyphens Count
4
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of consideration

consideration is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

    Synonyms: deliberation, thought

    Example: After much consideration, I have decided to stay.

  • noun
    Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

    Synonyms: factor, motive, reason

  • noun
    The tendency to consider others.

    Example: Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!

  • noun
    A payment or other recompense for something done.

    Example: Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.

  • noun
    A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.
  • noun
    Importance, claim to notice, regard.

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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.