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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.

formalism
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: formalism

Definitions of formalism

formalism is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice etc.
  • noun
    One of several alternative computational paradigms for a given theory.
  • noun
    An 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.
  • noun
    The tendency to elevate formal above expressive value in music, as in serialism.
  • noun
    A particular mathematical or scientific theory or description of a given state or effect.
  • noun
    A 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.

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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.