Hyphenation of constellations
How to hyphenate constellations
constellations is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, constellations is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 4
- Characters Count
- 14
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 14
- Hyphens Count
- 3
Definitions of constellations
constellations is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.
- nounAn image associated with a group of stars.
- nounThe configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.
- nounA wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
Example: A constellation of possibilities.
- nounA fleet of satellites of the same purpose (such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet).
- nounA configuration or grouping.
- nounA network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.
Words nearby constellations
- constate
- constative
- constatory
- constellate
- constellated
- constellating
- constellation
- constellation's
- (constellations)
- constellatory
- conster
- consternate
- consternated
- consternating
- consternation
- consternations
- constipate
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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.