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Hyphenation of presences

How to hyphenate presences

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

presences
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: presences

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.