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Hyphenation of federation

How to hyphenate federation

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

federation
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: federation

Definitions of federation

federation is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Act of joining together into a single political entity.

    Example: It is 106 years since federation.

  • noun
    Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.
  • noun
    Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.
  • noun
    A collection of network or telecommunication providers that offer interoperability.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

    Example: We live in a federation house.

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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.