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Hyphenation of terminating

How to hyphenate terminating

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

terminating
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: terminating

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.