Hyphenation of describing

How to hyphenate describing

describing is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, describing is hyphenated as:

de-scrib-ing

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of describing

describing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To represent in words.
Example: The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant.
verb
To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.
Example: to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle
verb
To give rise to a geometrical structure.
Example: The function describes a very complex surface.
verb
To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly how it differs from other taxa.
Example: The fungus was first described by a botanist.
verb
To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

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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.