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Hyphenation of frequencies

How to hyphenate frequencies

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

frequencies
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: frequencies

Definitions of frequencies

frequencies is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

    Example: The frequency of bus service has been improved from one every 15 to one every 12 minutes.

  • noun
    The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.

    Example: The FAQ addresses questions that come up with some frequency.

  • noun
    The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f = n / t.

    Example: Broadcasting live at a frequency of 98.3 megahertz, we’re your rock alternative!

  • noun
    Number of times an event occurred in an experiment (absolute frequency)

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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.