Hyphenation of preference
How to hyphenate preference
preference is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, preference is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 3
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 2
Definitions of preference
preference is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
Example: He has a preference for crisp wines.
- nounThe option to so select, and the one selected.
Example: Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?
- nounThe state of being preferred over others.
- nounA strong liking or personal valuation.
- nounA preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
Words nearby preference
- prefelic
- prefer
- preferability
- preferable
- preferableness
- preferably
- prefered
- preferee
- (preference)
- preference's
- preferences
- preferent
- preferential
- preferentialism
- preferentialist
- preferentially
- preferment
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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.