Hyphenation of extend

How to hyphenate extend

extend is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, extend is hyphenated as:

ex-tend

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of extend

extend is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To increase in extent.
verb
To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
Example: The desert extended for miles in all directions.
verb
To cause to increase in extent.
verb
To cause to last for a longer period of time.
verb
To straighten (a limb).
verb
To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
Example: to extend credit to a valued customer
verb
To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
verb
To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
verb
Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
Synonyms: inherit
Example: The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal.
verb
To reenlist for a further period.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.