Hyphenation of intersection
How to hyphenate intersection
Because it is a word with a single syllable, intersection is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 12
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 12
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of intersection
intersection is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
- nounAny overlap, confluence, or crossover.
- nounThe point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
- nounThe set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.
- nounThe element where two or more straight lines of synchronized skaters pass through each other.http//www.isu.org/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,4844-128590-19728-18885-295370-3787-4771-layout160-129898-news-item,00.html
- nounThe pullback of a corner of monics.
Words nearby intersection
- interseaboard
- interseam
- interseamed
- intersecant
- intersect
- intersectant
- intersected
- intersecting
- (intersection)
- intersection's
- intersectional
- intersections
- intersector
- intersects
- intersegmental
- interseminal
- interseminate
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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.