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Hyphenation of reciprocating

How to hyphenate reciprocating

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

reciprocating
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13
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: reciprocating

Definitions of reciprocating

reciprocating is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
  • verb
    To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

    Example: I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.

  • verb
    To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.

    Example: A reciprocating engine.

  • verb
    To counter, retort or retaliate.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    That moves backwards and forwards.

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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.