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Hyphenation of embodies

How to hyphenate embodies

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

embodies
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: embodies

Definitions of embodies

embodies is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.

    Example: As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze.

  • verb
    To represent in some other form, such as a code of laws.

    Example: The US Constitution aimed to embody the ideals of diverse groups of people, from Puritans to Deists.

  • verb
    To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.
  • verb
    To unite in a body or mass.

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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.