Hyphenation of consuming

How to hyphenate consuming

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

consuming

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: consuming

Definitions of consuming

consuming is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To use up.
Example: The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.
verb
To eat.
Example: Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day.
verb
To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
Example: Desire consumed him.
verb
To destroy completely.
Example: The building was consumed by fire.
verb
To waste away slowly.
verb
To trade money for good or services as an individual.
Example: If you consume this product while in Japan, you may be subject to consumption tax.
verb
To absorb information, especially through the mass media.
Example: The Internet has changed the way we consume news.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Consumption; the process by which something is consumed

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Holding one's attention or interest.
Example: a consuming passion

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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.