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Hyphenation of exposures

How to hyphenate exposures

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

exposures
Syllables Count
1
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: exposures

Definitions of exposures

exposures is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

    Example: Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.   Get as much exposure to a new language as you can.

  • noun
    Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
  • noun
    The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.
  • noun
    That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.

    Example: They rented a cabin with a beautiful southern exposure.

  • noun
    An instance of taking a photograph.
  • noun
    The piece of film exposed to light.
  • noun
    Details of the time and f-number used.
  • noun
    The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site.

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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.