Hyphenation of modification

How to hyphenate modification

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

modification

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 12
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of modification

modification is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.
noun
The change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm)
noun
The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
noun
The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment.
Example: Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound.
noun
A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring.
Example: Due to his sunbathing, Jim's body experienced modifications: he got a tan.
noun
A change to a word when it is borrowed by another language
Example: The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow".

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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.