Hyphenation of transform

How to hyphenate transform

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

transform

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: transform

Definitions of transform

transform is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another.
noun
A function so produced.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To change greatly the appearance or form of.
Synonyms: alter, change, convert, "make over", transmogrify
Example: The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.
verb
To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
Synonyms: alter, change
verb
To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value.
verb
To subject to the action of a transformer.
verb
To subject (a cell) to transformation.
verb
To undergo a transformation; to change in appearance or character.
Synonyms: alter, change

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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.