Hyphenation of rad
How to hyphenate rad
Because it is a word with a single syllable, rad is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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- Characters Count
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- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
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- Hyphens Count
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Definitions of rad
- noun A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray.
Synonyms: rd
- noun In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad
- noun Anything which radiates or emits rays.
- noun A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
- noun (of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.
- noun A type of antenna.
- adjective Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.
Example: His beliefs are radical.
- adjective Pertaining to a root (of a plant).
- adjective Pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something.
Synonyms: fundamental
- adjective Thoroughgoing; far-reaching.
Example: The spread of the cancer required radical surgery, and the entire organ was removed.
- adjective Of or pertaining to the root of a word.
- adjective (of a sound) Produced using the root of the tongue.
- adjective Involving free radicals.
- adjective Relating to a radix or mathematical root.
Example: a radical quantity; a radical sign
- adjective (1980s & 1990s) Excellent; awesome.
Example: That was a radical jump!
- noun The distance between the front and rear sights of a firearm.
Words nearby rad
- racoon
- racoons
- racovian
- racoyian
- racquet
- racquetball
- racquets
- racy
- (rad)
- rad.
- rada
- radar
- radar's
- radarman
- radarmen
- radars
- radarscope
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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.