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Hyphenation of handicapped

How to hyphenate handicapped

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

handicapped
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: handicapped

Definitions of handicapped

handicapped is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
  • verb
    (by extension) To place at disadvantage.

    Example: The candidate was handicapped by her lack of experience.

  • verb
    To estimate betting odds.

    Example: Grandpa Andy would buy the racing form the day ahead of time so he could handicap the race before he even arrived at the track.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A disabled person.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having a handicap.
  • adjective
    Limited by an impediment of some kind.

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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.