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Hyphenation of lambrequin

How to hyphenate lambrequin

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

lambrequin
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: lambrequin

Definitions of lambrequin

lambrequin is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A short decorative drapery for a shelf edge or for the top of a window casing; a valance (North America only).
  • noun
    An ornamental hanging over upper part of window or along the edge of a shelf.
  • noun
    A border pattern with draped effect used in ceramics.
  • noun
    A covering for a helmet.
  • noun
    In heraldry, drapery attached to a helmet.

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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.