Hyphenation of crescent

How to hyphenate crescent

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

crescent

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 8
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of crescent

crescent is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
noun
Something shaped like a crescent, especially:
noun
A representation of the symbol used by Islamic caliphates
noun
A crescent spanner.
noun
Any of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.
noun
The emblem of the waxing Moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.
noun
A crescentspot butterfly.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
verb
To adorn with crescents.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
adjective
Shaped like a crescent.

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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.