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Hyphenation of consummate

How to hyphenate consummate

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

consummate
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: consummate

Definitions of consummate

consummate is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To bring (a task, project, goal etc.) to completion; to accomplish.

    Synonyms: complete, finish, "round off"

  • verb
    To make perfect, achieve, give the finishing touch.

    Synonyms: complete, perfect, "top off"

  • verb
    To make (a marriage) complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse.

    Example: After the reception, he escorted her to the honeymoon suite to consummate their marriage.

  • verb
    To become perfected, receive the finishing touch.

    Synonyms: "come to a head", mature, ripe

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.

    Synonyms: absolute, complete, perfect, sheer, total, utter

  • adjective
    Highly skilled and experienced; fully qualified.

    Example: a consummate sergeant

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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.