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Hyphenation of dash

How to hyphenate dash

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

dash
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
4
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of dash

dash is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
  • noun
    (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
  • noun
    A short run, flight.
  • noun
    A rushing or violent onset.
  • noun
    Violent strike; a whack.
  • noun
    A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.

    Example: Add a dash of vinegar.

  • noun
    (by extension) A slight admixture.

    Example: There is a dash of craziness in his personality.

  • noun
    Ostentatious vigor.

    Example: Aren't we full of dash this morning?

  • noun
    A dashboard.
  • noun
    (Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
  • noun
    A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To run quickly or for a short distance.

    Example: He dashed across the field.

  • verb
    To leave or depart.

    Example: I have to dash now. See you soon.

  • verb
    To destroy by striking (against).

    Example: He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.

  • verb
    To throw violently.

    Example: The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.

  • verb
    (sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
  • verb
    To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.

    Example: to dash wine with water

  • verb
    (of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.

    Example: Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage.

  • verb
    To dishearten; to sadden.
  • verb
    To complete hastily, usually with down or off.

    Example: He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homework

  • verb
    To draw quickly; jot.

Definition 1 as interjection

  • interjection
    Damn!

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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.