Hyphenation of remaining
How to hyphenate remaining
remaining 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, remaining is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 3
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 2
Definitions of remaining
- verb To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
- verb To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
Example: There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry.
- verb To await; to be left to.
- verb To continue in a state of being.
Example: The light remained red for two full minutes.
- noun An act or occurrence by which someone or something remains
- noun Remnant.
- adjective Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.
Example: May I have the only remaining cake?
Words nearby remaining
- remaindering
- remainderman
- remaindermen
- remainders
- remaindership
- remaindment
- remained
- remainer
- (remaining)
- remains
- remaintain
- remaintenance
- remake
- remaker
- remakes
- remaking
- reman
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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.