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Hyphenation of maneuvers

How to hyphenate maneuvers

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

maneuvers
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: maneuvers

Definitions of maneuvers

maneuvers is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

    Example: Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics.

  • noun
    Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.
  • noun
    A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
  • noun
    A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.
  • noun
    A controlled (especially skilful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.

    Example: Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
  • verb
    To guide, steer, manage purposefully
  • verb
    To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

    Example: The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts

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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.