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Hyphenation of invest

How to hyphenate invest

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

invest
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: invest

Definitions of invest

invest is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

    Example: We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event.

  • verb
    To clothe or wrap (with garments).
  • verb
    To put on (clothing).
  • verb
    To envelop, wrap, cover.
  • verb
    To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
  • verb
    To ceremonially install someone in some office.
  • verb
    To formally give (someone) some power or authority.
  • verb
    To formally give (power or authority).
  • verb
    To surround, accompany, or attend.
  • verb
    To lay siege to.

    Example: to invest a town

  • verb
    To make investments.
  • verb
    To prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster).
  • verb
    To be involved in; to form strong attachments to.

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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.