Hyphenation of constructing

How to hyphenate constructing

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

constructing

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 12
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of constructing

constructing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To build or form (something) by assembling parts.
Example: We constructed the radio from spares.
verb
To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.
Example: A sentence may be constructed with a subject, verb and object.
verb
To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques.
Example: Construct a circle that touches each vertex of the given triangle.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An act of construction.

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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.