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Hyphenation of situations

How to hyphenate situations

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

situations
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: situations

Definitions of situations

situations is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

    Example: The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.

  • noun
    The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

    Example: The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.

  • noun
    The place in which something is situated; a location.
  • noun
    Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
  • noun
    A position of employment; a post.
  • noun
    A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

    Example: Boss, we've got a situation here...

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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.