Hyphenation of physiognomy

How to hyphenate physiognomy

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

physiognomy

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: physiognomy

Definitions of physiognomy

physiognomy is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
noun
The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
noun
The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
noun
The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics.
Example: the physiognomy of a plant; of a meteor

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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.