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Hyphenation of describing

How to hyphenate describing

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

describing
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: describing

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.