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Hyphenation of gradation

How to hyphenate gradation

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

gradation
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: gradation

Definitions of gradation

gradation is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
  • noun
    A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.

    Synonyms: nuance

  • noun
    The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
  • noun
    Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
  • noun
    A calibration marking.
  • noun
    A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
  • noun
    A diatonic succession of chords.
  • noun
    Apophony.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To form with gradations.

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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.