Hyphenation of set-aside

How to hyphenate set-aside

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

set-aside

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 9

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: aside

Definitions of set-aside

set-aside is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Something that is set aside for a specific purpose
noun
(Britain and Europe) land that has been taken out of agricultural production to reduce crop surpluses

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
That has or have been set aside
adjective
Taken out of agricultural production
adjective
Reserved or booked in advance

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set-
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set-back
set-down
set-fair
set-hands
set-in
set-off
set-out
set-stitched
set's

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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.