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Hyphenation of downloaded

How to hyphenate downloaded

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

downloaded
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: downloaded

Definitions of downloaded

downloaded is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

    Synonyms: copy, move, transfer

    Example: You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.

  • verb
    To upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.
  • verb
    To transfer a file to or from removable media.

    Example: I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM

  • verb
    To install software.

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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.