Hyphenation of intentions
How to hyphenate intentions
Because it is a word with a single syllable, intentions is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of intentions
intentions is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
Example: It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.
- nounTension; straining, stretching.
- nounA stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
- nounThe object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
- nounAny mental apprehension of an object.
- nounThe process of the healing of a wound.
Words nearby intentions
- intented
- intention
- intentional
- intentionalism
- intentionality
- intentionally
- intentioned
- intentionless
- (intentions)
- intentive
- intentively
- intentiveness
- intently
- intentness
- intentnesses
- intents
- inter
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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.