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Hyphenation of reticence

How to hyphenate reticence

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

reticence
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: reticence

Definitions of reticence

reticence is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).

    Synonyms: reticence

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; an instance of acting in this manner.

    Synonyms: reserve, taciturnity

  • noun
    A silent and reserved nature.

    Synonyms: introversion, reservation

  • noun
    Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.
  • noun
    Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something).

    Synonyms: disinclination, hesitation

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore.

    Synonyms: "pass over"

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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.