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Hyphenation of solemnities

How to hyphenate solemnities

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

solemnities
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: solemnities

Definitions of solemnities

solemnities is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

    Example: the solemnity of a funeral

  • noun
    An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
  • noun
    A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
  • noun
    A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.
  • noun
    A celebration or festivity.

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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.