Hyphenation of elementary
How to hyphenate elementary
elementary is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, elementary is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 4
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 3
Definitions of elementary
elementary is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn elementary school
- noun(mysticism) A supernatural being which is associated with the elements.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveRelating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.
- adjectiveRelating to an elementary school.
- adjectiveRelating to a subatomic particle.
- adjectiveSublunary; not celestial; belonging to the sublunary sphere, to which the four classical elements (earth, air, fire and water) were confined; composed of or pertaining to these four elements.
Words nearby elementary
- elementally
- elementaloid
- elementals
- elementarily
- elementariness
- elementarism
- elementarist
- elementarity
- (elementary)
- elementate
- elementish
- elementoid
- elements
- elemi
- elemicin
- elemin
- elemis
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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.