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Hyphenation of prostration

How to hyphenate prostration

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

prostration
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: prostration

Definitions of prostration

prostration is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying flat), as a sign of humility.
  • noun
    A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests.

    Example: The ordination ceremony includes a variety of rituals, rich in meaning and history, e.g., the prostration, laying on of hands, anointing of hands, giving of the chalice and paten, and sign of peace. — Diocese of Rochester, NY

  • noun
    Being laid face down (prone).
  • noun
    The condition of being prostrated, as from heat; complete loss of strength.
  • noun
    A reverential bow performed in Middle Eastern cultures.

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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.