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Hyphenation of grasshoppers

How to hyphenate grasshoppers

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

grasshoppers
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: grasshoppers

Definitions of grasshoppers

grasshoppers is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

    Synonyms: grasshop

  • noun
    A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.
  • noun
    A young student in initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.
  • noun
    In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.

    Synonyms: hopper

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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.