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Hyphenation of terminating

How to hyphenate terminating

terminating is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, terminating is hyphenated as:

ter-mi-nat-ing
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of terminating

terminating is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To end, especially in an incomplete state.

    Example: to terminate a surface by a line

  • verb
    To set or be a limit or boundary to.
  • verb
    To kill.
  • verb
    To end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off.
  • verb
    Of a mode of transport, to end its journey; or of a railway line, to reach its terminus.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Coming to an end.
  • adjective
    Of a decimal: having a finite number of digits.

    Example: Every rational number can be written as either a terminating decimal or a recurring decimal.

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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.