Hyphenation of generous

How to hyphenate generous

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

generous

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 8
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of generous

generous is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Example: Thank you for your generous words.
adjective
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
Example: She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
adjective
Large, more than ample, copious.
Example: Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.
adjective
Invigorating in its nature.
Example: a generous wine
adjective
Of noble birth.

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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.