Hyphenation of overrunning

How to hyphenate overrunning

overrunning is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, overrunning is hyphenated as:

over-run-ning

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 2

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

Definitions of overrunning

overrunning is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively.
verb
To infest, swarm over, flow over.
Example: The vine overran its trellis; the field is overrun with weeds.
verb
To run past; to run beyond.
Example: One line overruns another in length.
verb
To continue for too long.
Example: The performance overran by ten minutes, which caused some people to miss their bus home.
verb
To carry (some type, a line or column, etc.) backward or forward into an adjacent line or page.
verb
To go beyond; to extend in part beyond.
Example: In machinery, a sliding piece is said to overrun its bearing when its forward end goes beyond it.
verb
To abuse or oppress, as if by treading upon.

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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.