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Hyphenation of shallowest

How to hyphenate shallowest

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

shallowest
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: shallowest

Definitions of shallowest

shallowest is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.

    Example: Saute the onions in a shallow pan.

  • adjective
    Extending not far downward.

    Example: The water is shallow here.

  • adjective
    Concerned mainly with superficial matters.

    Example: It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle.

  • adjective
    Lacking interest or substance.

    Example: The acting is good, but the characters are shallow.

  • adjective
    Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.

    Example: shallow learning

  • adjective
    Not deep in tone.
  • adjective
    Not far forward, close to the net.

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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.