Hyphenation of transforms

How to hyphenate transforms

transforms is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, transforms is hyphenated as:

trans-for-ms

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of transforms

transforms 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.