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Hyphenation of reduction

How to hyphenate reduction

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

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

Definitions of reduction

reduction is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act, process, or result of reducing.
  • noun
    The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.

    Example: A 5% reduction in robberies

  • noun
    A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
  • noun
    The process of rapidly boiling a sauce to concentrate it.
  • noun
    The rewriting of an expression into a simpler form.
  • noun
    (computability theory) a transformation of one problem into another problem, such as mapping reduction or polynomial reduction.
  • noun
    An arrangement for a far smaller number of parties, e.g. a keyboard solo based on a full opera.
  • noun
    (phenomenology) A philosophical procedure intended to reveal the objects of consciousness as pure phenomena. (See phenomenological reduction.)
  • noun
    A medical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment.

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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.