Hyphenation of seizing
How to hyphenate seizing
seizing 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, seizing is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of seizing
- verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
Synonyms: "jump on"
- verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
Synonyms: arrogate, commandeer, confiscate
Example: to seize a ship after libeling
- verb To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
Example: a fever seized him
- verb To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
Example: to seize or stop one rope on to another
- verb To fasten, fix.
- verb To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
Example: to seize on the neck of a horse
- verb To have a seizure.
- verb To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
Example: Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.
- verb To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
- verb (with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
Example: This Court will remain seized of this matter.
- noun The act of grabbing or taking possession.
- noun (chiefly in the plural) Something seized.
Example: The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.
- noun A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.
- adjective That seizes the attention; impressive.
Words nearby seizing
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- seizable
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- seizin
- (seizing)
- seizings
- seizins
- seizor
- seizors
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- seizure's
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- sejant
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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.