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Hyphenation of deduction

How to hyphenate deduction

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

deduction
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: deduction

Definitions of deduction

deduction is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed
  • noun
    A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off

    Example: You might want to donate the old junk and just take the deduction.

  • noun
    A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
  • noun
    A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out

    Example: He arrived at the deduction that the butler didn't do it.

  • noun
    The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason

    Example: Through his powers of deduction, he realized that the plan would never work.

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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.