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Hyphenation of pantograph

How to hyphenate pantograph

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

pantograph
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: pantograph

Definitions of pantograph

pantograph is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.

    Example: A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scaled or exact copies.

  • noun
    By extension, a structure of crosswise bars linked in such a way that it can extend and compress like an accordion, such as in a pantograph mirror or a scissor lift.
  • noun
    A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.

    Example: I was impressed by the quality of the pantograph; I hadn't noticed it on the original, but the copies were covered in unpleasant lines.

  • noun
    A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.

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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.