Hyphenation of phenomena
How to hyphenate phenomena
phenomena is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, phenomena is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of phenomena
phenomena is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.
- noun(by extension) A knowable thing or event (eg by inference, especially in science)
Example: An electromagnetic phenomenon.
- nounA kind or type of phenomenon (sense 1 or 2)
Example: A volcanic eruption is an impressive phenomenon.
- nounAppearance; a perceptible aspect of something that is mutable.
- nounA fact or event considered very unusual, curious, or astonishing by those who witness it.
- nounA wonderful or very remarkable person or thing.
- noun(chiefly Kantian idealism) An experienced object whose constitution reflects the order and conceptual structure imposed upon it by the human mind (especially by the powers of perception and understanding).
Words nearby phenomena
- phenology
- phenoloid
- phenolphthalein
- phenols
- phenolsulphonate
- phenolsulphonephthalein
- phenolsulphonic
- phenom
- (phenomena)
- phenomenal
- phenomenalism
- phenomenalist
- phenomenalistic
- phenomenalistically
- phenomenalists
- phenomenality
- phenomenalization
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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.