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Hyphenation of permits

How to hyphenate permits

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

permits
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: permits

Definitions of permits

permits is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

    Example: A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.

  • noun
    Formal permission.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
  • verb
    To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
  • verb
    To allow for, to make something possible.
  • verb
    To allow, to admit (of).
  • verb
    (pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).

    Example: The Building Department permitted that project last week.

  • verb
    (pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).

    Example: We've been busy permitting the State Street development.

  • verb
    To hand over, resign (something to someone).

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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.