Hyphenation of scheme
How to hyphenate scheme
Because it is a word with a single syllable, scheme is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 6
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 6
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of scheme
scheme is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA systematic plan of future action.
- nounA plot or secret, devious plan.
- nounAn orderly combination of related parts.
- nounA chart or diagram of a system or object.
- nounA type of geometric object.
- nounA council housing estate.
- nounAn artful deviation from the ordinary arrangement of words.
- nounA representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.
- nounPart of a uniform resource identifier indicating the protocol or other purpose, such as http: or news:.
- nounA portfolio of pension plans with related benefits comprising multiple independent members.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo plot, or contrive a plan.
- verbTo plan; to contrive.
Words nearby scheme
- schematize
- schematized
- schematizer
- schematogram
- schematograph
- schematologetically
- schematomancy
- schematonics
- (scheme)
- scheme's
- schemed
- schemeful
- schemeless
- schemer
- schemers
- schemery
- schemes
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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.