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Hyphenation of dissolves

How to hyphenate dissolves

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

dissolves
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: dissolves

Definitions of dissolves

dissolves is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next

    Synonyms: "fade out"

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.

    Example: The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority.

  • verb
    To destroy, make disappear.
  • verb
    To liquify, melt into a fluid.

    Synonyms: formelt, melt

  • verb
    To be melted, changed into a fluid.
  • verb
    To disintegrate chemically into a solution by immersion into a liquid or gas.
  • verb
    To be disintegrated by such immersion.
  • verb
    To disperse, drive apart a group of persons.
  • verb
    To break the continuity of; to disconnect; to loosen; to undo; to separate.
  • verb
    To annul; to rescind; to discharge or release.

    Example: to dissolve an injunction

  • verb
    To shift from one shot to another by having the former fade out as the latter fades in.

    Synonyms: "fade out"

  • verb
    To resolve itself as by dissolution.
  • verb
    To solve; to clear up; to resolve.
  • verb
    To relax by pleasure; to make powerless.

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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.