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Hyphenation of scatterings

How to hyphenate scatterings

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

scatterings
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: scatterings

Definitions of scatterings

scatterings is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,

    Example: There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places.

  • noun
    (elections) The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.
  • noun
    The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.

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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.