Hyphenation of overflows

How to hyphenate overflows

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

overflows

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of overflows

overflows is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
noun
Outlet for escape of excess material.
noun
The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To flow over the brim of (a container).
Example: The river overflowed the levee.
verb
To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
Example: The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.
verb
To cause an overflow.
verb
To flow over the edge of a container.
Example: The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.
verb
To exceed limits or capacity.
Example: The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases.
verb
To be superabundant; to abound.

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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.