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Hyphenation of matter

How to hyphenate matter

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

matter
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: matter

Definitions of matter

matter is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Substance, material.
  • noun
    A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.

    Example: What's the matter?;   state matters

  • noun
    An approximate amount or extent.

    Example: I stayed for a matter of months.

  • noun
    The essence; the pith; the embodiment.
  • noun
    Inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
  • noun
    Pus.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To be important.

    Example: Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter.

  • verb
    (in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
  • verb
    To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.

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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.