Hyphenation of spreading

How to hyphenate spreading

spreading is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, spreading is hyphenated as:

spread-ing

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of spreading

spreading is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
Example: He spread his newspaper on the table.
verb
To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.
Example: I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.
verb
To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.
Example: I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor.
verb
To proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated.
verb
To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present.
Example: The missionaries quickly spread their new message across the country.
verb
To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended.
Example: I dropped my glass; the water spread quickly over the tiled floor.
verb
To smear, to distribute in a thin layer.
Example: She liked to spread butter on her toast while it was still hot.
verb
To cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.
Example: He always spreads his toast with peanut butter and strawberry jam.
verb
To prepare; to set and furnish with provisions.
Example: to spread a table
verb
To open one’s legs, especially for sexual favours.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act by which something is spread.

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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.