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Hyphenation of fortifications

How to hyphenate fortifications

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

fortifications
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
14
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
14
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: fortifications

Definitions of fortifications

fortifications is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
  • noun
    That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
  • noun
    An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
  • noun
    A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

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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.