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Hyphenation of reiterate

How to hyphenate reiterate

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

reiterate
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: reiterate

Definitions of reiterate

reiterate is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A tree with vertical branches alongside the main trunk and which continue to grow upwards.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis.

    Synonyms: repeat

    Example: Let me reiterate my opinion.

  • verb
    To say or do (something) repeatedly.

    Synonyms: repeat

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Reiterated; repeated.

    Synonyms: iterate

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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.