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Hyphenation of laminated

How to hyphenate laminated

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

laminated
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: laminated

Definitions of laminated

laminated is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To assemble from thin sheets glued together.

    Example: We'll laminate the piece of wood with grain going in different directions to make a really strong hull for the boat.

  • verb
    To cover something flat, usually paper, in adhesive protective plastic.
  • verb
    To form, as metal, into a thin plate, as by rolling.
  • verb
    To cause to separate into thin plates or layers; to divide into thin plates.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Made by lamination.
  • adjective
    Consisting of many thin layers.

    Example: A laminated arch is a timber arch made of layers of bent planks secured by treenails.

  • adjective
    (of rocks) Splitting into thin layers parallel to bedding.

    Example: Shale is laminated.

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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.