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Hyphenation of distilled

How to hyphenate distilled

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

distilled
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: distilled

Definitions of distilled

distilled is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To subject to distillation.
  • verb
    To undergo or be produced by distillation.
  • verb
    To make by means of distillation, especially whisky.
  • verb
    To exude in small drops.

    Example: Firs distil resin.

  • verb
    To impart in small quantities.
  • verb
    To extract the essence of; concentrate; purify.
  • verb
    To trickle down or fall in small drops; ooze out.
  • verb
    To be manifested gently or gradually.
  • verb
    To drip or be wet with.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To subject a substance to distillation.
  • verb
    To undergo or be produced by distillation.
  • verb
    To make by means of distillation, especially whisky.
  • verb
    To exude in small drops.

    Example: Firs distill resin.

  • verb
    To impart in small quantities.
  • verb
    To extract the essence of; concentrate; purify.
  • verb
    To trickle down or fall in small drops; ooze out.
  • verb
    To be manifested gently or gradually.
  • verb
    To drip or be wet with.

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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.