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Hyphenation of proportions

How to hyphenate proportions

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

proportions
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: proportions

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.