Hyphenation of formalism
How to hyphenate formalism
Because it is a word with a single syllable, formalism is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of formalism
formalism is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounStrict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice etc.
- nounOne of several alternative computational paradigms for a given theory.
- nounAn approach to interpretation and/or evaluation focused on the (usually linguistic) structure of a literary work rather than on the contexts of its origin or reception.
- nounThe tendency to elevate formal above expressive value in music, as in serialism.
- nounA particular mathematical or scientific theory or description of a given state or effect.
- nounA formal expression of a grammar; a formal grammar; a set of rules of syntax that, without reference to semantics, determine whether a sequence of symbols is a well-formed sentence in a given formal language.
Words nearby formalism
- formalesque
- formalin
- formalins
- formalisation
- formalise
- formalised
- formaliser
- formalising
- (formalism)
- formalism's
- formalisms
- formalist
- formalistic
- formalistically
- formaliter
- formalith
- formalities
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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.