Hyphenation of overflows

How to hyphenate overflows

overflows is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overflows is hyphenated as:

over-flows

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.