Hyphenation of mainstream

How to hyphenate mainstream

mainstream is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, mainstream is hyphenated as:

main-stream

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of mainstream

mainstream is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air
noun
(usually with the) That which is common; the norm.
Example: His ideas were well outside the mainstream, but he presented them intelligently, and we were impressed if not convinced.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To popularize, to normalize, to render mainstream.
verb
To become mainstream.
verb
To educate (a disabled student) together with non-disabled students.
Example: Mainstreaming has become more common in recent years, as studies have shown that many mainstreamed students with mild learning disabilities learn better than their non-mainstreamed counterparts.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of a population or market.
Example: They often carry stories you won't find in the mainstream media.

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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.