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Hyphenation of license

How to hyphenate license

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

license
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: license

Definitions of license

license is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
  • noun
    The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
  • noun
    Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
  • noun
    Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
  • noun
    Short for driver's license.

    Example: In order to enter the building, I need to show my license.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To give a formal (usually written) authorization.

    Example: It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.

  • verb
    Authorize officially.

    Example: I am licensed to practice law in this state.

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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.