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Hyphenation of erroneous

How to hyphenate erroneous

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

erroneous
Syllables Count
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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: erroneous

Definitions of erroneous

erroneous is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Containing an error; inaccurate.

    Example: His answer to the sum was erroneous.

  • adjective
    Derived from an error.

    Example: His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption.

  • adjective
    Mistaken.

    Example: Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant.

  • adjective
    Wandering; erratic.
  • adjective
    Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.

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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.