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Hyphenation of forthcoming

How to hyphenate forthcoming

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

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

Definitions of forthcoming

forthcoming is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An act of coming forth.
  • noun
    Something that is yet to come.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Approaching or about to take place.

    Synonyms: imminent, impending

    Example: I shall vote in the forthcoming election.

  • adjective
    Available when needed; in place, ready.

    Example: The money was not forthcoming.

  • adjective
    Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.

    Example: Once I explained why I needed to know, she was really forthcoming.

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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.