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Hyphenation of highlighted

How to hyphenate highlighted

highlighted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. highlighted is hyphenated as:

high-lighted
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
1
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: hig4h5l4ighted

Definitions of highlighted

highlighted is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make prominent; emphasize.
  • verb
    To be a highlight of.
  • verb
    To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference.
  • verb
    To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest.
  • verb
    To seek the attention of (a user) on IRC by mentioning their name in a message, causing that message to appear highlighted on their screen.

Words nearby highlighted

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.