Hyphenation of determines

How to hyphenate determines

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

determines

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: determines

Definitions of determines

determines is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To set the boundaries or limits of.
verb
To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
verb
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
verb
To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
Example: The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.
verb
To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
Example: The court has determined the cause.
verb
To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
Example: I determined to go home at once.
verb
To define or limit by adding a differentia.
verb
To bring to an end; to finish.

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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.