Hyphenation of pragmatist
How to hyphenate pragmatist
Because it is a word with a single syllable, pragmatist is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
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Definitions of pragmatist
pragmatist is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounOne who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
Example: A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers.
- nounOne who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
Example: I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family.
- nounOne who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs are the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consist in the actions they entail successfully leading a believer to their goals.
- nounAn advocate of pragmatism.
- nounOne who studies pragmatics.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveAdvocating pragmatism.
Words nearby pragmatist
- pragmaticality
- pragmatically
- pragmaticalness
- pragmaticism
- pragmaticist
- pragmatics
- pragmatism
- pragmatisms
- (pragmatist)
- pragmatistic
- pragmatists
- pragmatize
- pragmatizer
- prague
- praham
- prahm
- prahu
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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.