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Hyphenation of relaxation

How to hyphenate relaxation

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

relaxation
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: relaxation

Definitions of relaxation

relaxation is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
  • noun
    A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.

    Example: relaxation of the soft palate

  • noun
    Remission or abatement of rigor.
  • noun
    Remission of attention or application.

    Example: relaxation of efforts

  • noun
    Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
  • noun
    The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.
  • noun
    The release following musical tension.

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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.