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Hyphenation of fortifying

How to hyphenate fortifying

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

fortifying
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: fortifying

Definitions of fortifying

fortifying is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.
  • verb
    To impart strength or vigor to.
  • verb
    To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.

    Example: Sherry is made by fortifying wine.

  • verb
    To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.

    Example: Soy milk is often fortified with calcium.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The process by which something is fortifyed.

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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.