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Hyphenation of lightbulbs

How to hyphenate lightbulbs

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

lightbulbs
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: lightbulbs

Definitions of lightbulbs

lightbulbs is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

    Synonyms: bulb, "glow-lamp", "incandescent lamp", "light globe"

  • noun
    (by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

    Example: a fluorescent light bulb

  • noun
    Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.

    Example: a light bulb moment

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions.

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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.