Hyphenation of support

How to hyphenate support

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

support

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: support

Definitions of support

support is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.
Example: Don't move that beam! It's a support for the whole platform.
noun
Financial or other help.
Example: The government provides support to the arts in several ways.
noun
Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.
Example: Sure they sell the product, but do they provide support?
noun
In relation to a function, the set of points where the function is not zero, or the closure of that set.
noun
(fuzzy set theory) A set whose elements are at least partially included in a given fuzzy set (i.e., whose grade of membership in that fuzzy set is strictly greater than zero).
Example: If the membership function of a fuzzy set is continuous, then that fuzzy set's support is an open set.
noun
Evidence.
Example: The new research provides further support for our theory.
noun
Compatibility and functionality for a given product or feature.
Example: This game has no mouse support.
noun
An actor playing a subordinate part with a star.
noun
An accompaniment in music.
noun
(structural analysis) Horizontal, vertical or rotational support of structures: movable, hinged, fixed.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To keep from falling.
Example: Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform.
verb
To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.
Example: Sure they sell the product, but do they support it?
verb
To back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.
Example: I support France in the World Cup.
verb
To help, particularly financially.
Example: The government supports the arts in several ways.
verb
To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain.
Example: The evidence will not support the statements or allegations.
verb
To serve, as in a customer-oriented mindset; to give support to.
Example: I don't make decisions, but I support those who do.
verb
To be designed (said of machinery, electronics, or computers, or their parts, accessories, peripherals, or programming) to function compatibly with or provide the capacity for.
Example: Early personal computers did not support voice-recognition hardware or software.
verb
To be accountable for, or involved with, but not responsible for.
Example: I support the administrative activities of the executive branch of the organization.
verb
To endure without being overcome; bear; undergo; to tolerate.
verb
To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain.
Example: to support the character of King Lear

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A position in which a gymnast is holding their body above the rings (or high bar, parallel bars...) usually with straight arms.

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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.