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Hyphenation of negotiates

How to hyphenate negotiates

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

negotiates
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: negotiates

Definitions of negotiates

negotiates is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To confer with others in order to come to terms or reach an agreement.
  • verb
    To arrange or settle something by mutual agreement.

    Example: The client and server computers must first negotiate a network protocol to be used.

  • verb
    To succeed in coping with, or getting over something.

    Example: Although the car was quite rickety, he could negotiate the curves very well.

  • verb
    To transfer to another person with all the rights of the original holder; to pass, as a bill.
  • verb
    To transact business; to carry on trade.
  • verb
    To intrigue; to scheme.

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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.