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Hyphenation of set-off

How to hyphenate set-off

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

set-off
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
7
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of set-off

set-off is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    That which is set off against another thing; an offset.
  • noun
    That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.
  • noun
    A counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant against the plaintiff's demand.
  • noun
    An offset.

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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.