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Hyphenation of explaining

How to hyphenate explaining

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

explaining
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: explaining

Definitions of explaining

explaining is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

    Example: To explain a chapter of the Bible.

  • verb
    To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
  • verb
    To make flat, smooth out.
  • verb
    To unfold or make visible.
  • verb
    To make something plain or intelligible.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Explanation

    Example: You've got some explaining to do!

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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.