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Hyphenation of supposing

How to hyphenate supposing

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

supposing
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: supposing

Definitions of supposing

supposing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

    Example: Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.

  • verb
    To theorize or hypothesize.

    Example: I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.

  • verb
    To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
  • verb
    To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature.

    Example: Purpose supposes foresight.

  • verb
    To put by fraud in the place of another.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of making a supposition.

Definition 1 as conjunction

  • conjunction
    If hypothetically (optionally followed by that)

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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.