Hyphenation of overruled

How to hyphenate overruled

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

overruled

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: overruled

Definitions of overruled

overruled is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
verb
To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
verb
To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
Example: The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.
verb
To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

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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.