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Hyphenation of elevating

How to hyphenate elevating

elevating 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, elevating is hyphenated as:

el-e-vat-ing
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of elevating

Definition 1 as verb
  • verb To raise (something) to a higher position.

    Synonyms: lift, raise

    Example: The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.

  • verb To promote (someone) to a higher rank.

    Synonyms: exalt, promote

  • verb To confer honor or nobility on (someone).

    Synonyms: ennoble, exalt, honor

    Example: The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.

  • verb To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.

    Example: A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.

  • verb To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.
  • verb To increase the intensity or degree of (something).

    Synonyms: increase, raise

    Example: Some drugs have the side effect of elevating your blood sugar level.

  • verb To lift the spirits of (someone)

    Synonyms: "cheer up", elate

  • verb To intoxicate in a slight degree; to make (someone) tipsy.
  • verb (Latinism) To attempt to make (something) seem less important, remarkable, etc.

    Synonyms: detract, disparage, lessen

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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.