Hyphenation of present
How to hyphenate present
Because it is a word with a single syllable, present is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of present
present is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe current moment or period of time.
- nounThe present tense.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveRelating to now, for the time being; current.
Example: The barbaric practice continues to the present day.
- adjectiveLocated in the immediate vicinity.
Example: Is there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place.
- adjectiveHaving an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
- adjectiveNot delayed; immediate; instant.
- adjectiveReady; quick in emergency.
Example: a present wit
- adjectiveFavorably attentive; propitious.
- adjectiveRelating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
Example: in the present study, the present article, the present results.
- adjectiveAttentive; alert; focused.
Example: Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on.
Words nearby present
- presence-chamber
- presenced
- presenceless
- presences
- presenile
- presenility
- presensation
- presension
- (present)
- present-age
- present-day
- present-minded
- present-time
- presentability
- presentable
- presentableness
- presentably
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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.