Hyphenation of consideration

How to hyphenate consideration

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

consideration

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 13
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 13
Hyphens Count: 0

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

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.