Hyphenation of idiomatic

How to hyphenate idiomatic

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

idiomatic

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: idiomatic

Definitions of idiomatic

idiomatic is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
noun
A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
noun
An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
noun
An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
noun
A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Pertaining or conforming to the natural mode of expression of a language.
adjective
Containing or using many idioms.
adjective
Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
adjective
Parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.

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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.