Hyphenation of proportions

How to hyphenate proportions

proportions 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, proportions is hyphenated as:

pro-por-tions

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 2

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

Definitions of proportions

proportions is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
noun
Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.
noun
Proper or equal share.
noun
The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree.
Example: the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body
noun
A statement of equality between two ratios.
noun
The "rule of three", in which three terms are given to find a fourth.
noun
(chiefly in the plural) Size.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To divide into proper shares; to apportion.
verb
To form symmetrically.
verb
To set or render in proportion.
verb
To correspond to.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A person's figure.
noun
(flags) The measurements of a flag, described using a ratio.

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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.