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Hyphenation of sequestering

How to hyphenate sequestering

sequestering is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, sequestering is hyphenated as:

se-ques-ter-ing
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of sequestering

Definition 1 as verb
  • verb To separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw.

    Example: The jury was sequestered from the press by the judge's order.

  • verb To separate in order to store.
  • verb To set apart; to put aside; to remove; to separate from other things.
  • verb To prevent an ion in solution from behaving normally by forming a coordination compound
  • verb To temporarily remove (property) from the possession of its owner and hold it as security against legal claims.
  • verb To cause (one) to submit to the process of sequestration; to deprive (one) of one's estate, property, etc.
  • verb To remove (certain funds) automatically from a budget.

    Example: The Budget Control Act of 2011 sequestered 1.2 trillion dollars over 10 years on January 2, 2013.

  • verb To seize and hold enemy property.
  • verb To withdraw; to retire.
  • verb To renounce (as a widow may) any concern with the estate of her husband.

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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.