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Hyphenation of dimensions

How to hyphenate dimensions

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

dimensions
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: dimensions

Definitions of dimensions

dimensions is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A single aspect of a given thing.
  • noun
    A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
  • noun
    A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
  • noun
    The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
  • noun
    The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
  • noun
    One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.

    Example: The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.

  • noun
    Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
  • noun
    A universe or plane of existence.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

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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.