Hyphenation of esoteric

How to hyphenate esoteric

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

esoteric

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: esoteric

Definitions of esoteric

esoteric is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
noun
One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Example: The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I’d need a degree in engineering just to understand it!
adjective
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
adjective
Confidential; private.
Example: an esoteric meeting

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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.