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Hyphenation of knowing

How to hyphenate knowing

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

knowing
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: knowing

Definitions of knowing

knowing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

    Example: He knew something terrible was going to happen.

  • verb
    To be aware of; to be cognizant of.

    Example: Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.

  • verb
    To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.

    Example: I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father.

  • verb
    To experience.

    Example: Their relationship knew ups and downs.

  • verb
    To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.

    Example: I wouldn't know one from the other.

  • verb
    To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.
  • verb
    To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.

    Example: His mother tongue is Italian, but he also knows French and English.

  • verb
    To have sexual relations with. This meaning normally specified in modern English as e.g. to ’know someone in the biblical sense’ or to ‘know Biblically.’
  • verb
    To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.

    Example: He knows about 19th century politics.

  • verb
    To be or become aware or cognizant.

    Example: Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.

  • verb
    To be acquainted (with another person).
  • verb
    To be able to play or perform (a song or other piece of music).

    Example: Do you know "Blueberry Hill"?

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act or condition of having knowledge.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.
  • adjective
    Shrewd or showing clever awareness.

    Example: a knowing rascal

  • adjective
    Suggestive of private knowledge.
  • adjective
    Deliberate

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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.