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Hyphenation of reasoning

How to hyphenate reasoning

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

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

Definitions of reasoning

reasoning is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
  • verb
    To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
  • verb
    To converse; to compare opinions.
  • verb
    To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss.

    Example: I reasoned the matter with my friend.

  • verb
    To support with reasons, as a request.
  • verb
    To persuade by reasoning or argument.

    Example: to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan

  • verb
    (with down) To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons.

    Example: to reason down a passion

  • verb
    (usually with out) To find by logical process; to explain or justify by reason or argument.

    Example: to reason out the causes of the librations of the moon

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.
  • noun
    A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

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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.