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Hyphenation of open-handed

How to hyphenate open-handed

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

open-handed
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
11
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: handed

Definitions of open-handed

open-handed is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To perform an action using an open hand.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Done with the hand open rather than clenched
  • adjective
    Liberal and generous.
  • adjective
    Frank, honest, and tolerant.
  • adjective
    Characterized by looseness and fullness.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    With an open hand or hands.
  • adverb
    Generously.

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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.