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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.

scheme
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: scheme

Definitions of scheme

scheme is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A systematic plan of future action.
  • noun
    A plot or secret, devious plan.
  • noun
    An orderly combination of related parts.
  • noun
    A chart or diagram of a system or object.
  • noun
    A type of geometric object.
  • noun
    A council housing estate.
  • noun
    An artful deviation from the ordinary arrangement of words.
  • noun
    A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.
  • noun
    Part of a uniform resource identifier indicating the protocol or other purpose, such as http: or news:.
  • noun
    A portfolio of pension plans with related benefits comprising multiple independent members.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To plot, or contrive a plan.
  • verb
    To plan; to contrive.

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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.