Hyphenation of distances

How to hyphenate distances

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

distances

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: distances

Definitions of distances

distances is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
Example: From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.
noun
Length or interval of time.
noun
The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.
Example: We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill. The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.
noun
Remoteness of place; a remote place.
noun
Remoteness in succession or relation.
Example: the distance between a descendant and his ancestor
noun
A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
noun
The entire amount of progress to an objective.
Example: He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.
noun
A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.
Example: The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.
noun
The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.
noun
The space measured back from the winning-post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To move away (from) someone or something.
Example: He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.
verb
To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.

Words nearby distances

distal
distale
distalia
distally
distalwards
distance
distanced
distanceless
(distances)
distancing
distancy
distannic
distant
distantly
distantness
distaste
distasted

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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.