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Hyphenation of holdovers

How to hyphenate holdovers

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

holdovers
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: holdovers

Definitions of holdovers

holdovers is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.

    Example: That policy is a holdover from days of punch card data entry.

  • noun
    The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.

    Example: This rangefinder not only measures the distance to the target, but also provides a digital readout of the inches of holdover at that distance.

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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.