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Hyphenation of transparent

How to hyphenate transparent

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

transparent
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: transparent

Definitions of transparent

transparent is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

    Example: The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there.

  • adjective
    (of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
  • adjective
    Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.

    Example: His reasons for the decision were transparent.

  • adjective
    Having the property of transparency, i.e. sufficiently accurate that the compressed result is perceptually indistinguishable from the uncompressed input.
  • adjective
    Not noticeable because it happens automatically or in the background; invisible.

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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.