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Hyphenation of misrepresentation

How to hyphenate misrepresentation

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

misrepresentation
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: misrepresentation

Definitions of misrepresentation

misrepresentation is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations.
  • noun
    Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.
  • noun
    In map-making, faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles.

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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.