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Hyphenation of firmaments

How to hyphenate firmaments

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

firmaments
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: firmaments

Definitions of firmaments

firmaments is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (usually uncountable) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.

    Synonyms: lift, welkin

  • noun
    The field or sphere of an activity or interest.

    Example: the international fashion firmament

  • noun
    In the geocentric Ptolemaic system, the eighth celestial sphere which carried the fixed stars; (by extension) any celestial sphere.
  • noun
    (obsolete except biblical) The abode of God and the angels; heaven.
  • noun
    A piece of jewellery worn in a headdress with numerous gems resembling stars in the sky.
  • noun
    A basis or foundation; a thing which lends strength or support.
  • noun
    The act or process of making firm or strengthening.

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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.