Hyphenation of exploit

How to hyphenate exploit

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

exploit

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: exploit

Definitions of exploit

exploit is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
noun
An achievement.
Example: The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.
noun
A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To use for one’s own advantage.
Synonyms: "take advantage of", use
verb
To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.
Example: Materialistic monsters who exploit "kind" folks will not have good outcomes, no matter how much comforts were ill-gained.

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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.