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Hyphenation of materials

How to hyphenate materials

materials is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, materials is hyphenated as:

ma-te-ri-als
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of materials

Definition 1 as noun
  • noun Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

    Example: Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.

  • noun Text written for a specific purpose.

    Example: We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.

  • noun A sample or specimens for study.
  • noun Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

    Example: You'll need about a yard of material to make this.

  • noun The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.

    Example: He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices.

  • noun Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.
  • noun The substance that something is made or composed of.
  • noun All of a player's pieces and pawns on the chessboard.
Definition 1 as verb
  • verb To form from matter; to materialize.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.