Hyphenation of light

How to hyphenate light

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

light

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 5
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: light

Definitions of light

light is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
Example: As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.
noun
A source of illumination.
Example: Put that light out!
noun
Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
Example: Can you throw any light on this problem?
noun
(in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
noun
A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
Example: Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.
noun
The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
noun
A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
Example: I'm really seeing you in a different light today.
noun
A flame or something used to create fire.
Example: Hey, buddy, you got a light?
noun
A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
Example: a Bengal light
noun
A window, or space for a window in architecture.
Example: This facade has eight south-facing lights.
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The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
Example: The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8.
noun
A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
noun
Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
noun
The power of perception by vision.
noun
The brightness of the eye or eyes.
noun
A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.
Example: To get to our house, turn right at the third light.

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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.