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Hyphenation of protracted

How to hyphenate protracted

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

protracted
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: protracted

Definitions of protracted

protracted is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
  • verb
    To use a protractor.
  • verb
    To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
  • verb
    To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.

    Example: to protract a decision or duty

  • verb
    To extend; to protrude.

    Example: A cat can protract and retract its claws.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

    Synonyms: "long-drawn-out"

    Example: a protracted and bitter dispute

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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.