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Hyphenation of overmatches

How to hyphenate overmatches

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

overmatches
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: overmatches

Definitions of overmatches

overmatches is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A match in which one opponent is greatly superior to the other.
  • noun
    An opponent who is more than a match for another; one who cannot be defeated.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To match more than intended.
  • verb
    To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
  • verb
    To marry to a superior.

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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.