Hyphenation of reasoning

How to hyphenate reasoning

reasoning is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, reasoning is hyphenated as:

rea-son-ing

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.