Hyphenation of presences

How to hyphenate presences

presences 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, presences is hyphenated as:

pres-ences

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of presences

presences is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.
Example: Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.
noun
The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.
Example: Bob never said anything about it in my presence.
noun
A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
noun
A quality that sets an individual out from others; a quality that makes them noticed and/or admired even if they are not speaking or performing.
Example: Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.
noun
Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.
Example: I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.
noun
A company's business activity in a particular market.
noun
An assembly of great persons.
noun
The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
(audio) The ambient sounds in a room or on a set.
Synonyms: presence

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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.