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indentation

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4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

indentation

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

indentation is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, indentation is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofindentation

1noun
  • The act of indenting or state of being indented.
  • A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything

    Example: "indentations of the coast"

  • A recess or sharp depression in any surface.
  • The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.
  • A measure of the distance from the flush line

    Example: "an indentation of one em"

  • A division unit of a piece of law distinguished by its indentation or by a dash

    Synonyms: indent

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