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Hyphenation of restorations

How to hyphenate restorations

restorations is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, restorations is hyphenated as:

restora-tions
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of restorations

restorations is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.

    Example: The restoration of this medieval church involved undoing all the Victorian modifications.

  • noun
    The return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step down.

    Example: The restoration of the House of Stuart took place a few years after the death of Cromwell.

  • noun
    The receiving of a sinner to divine favor.

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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.