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Hyphenation of transpose

How to hyphenate transpose

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

transpose
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: transpose

Definitions of transpose

transpose is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (adjective) In matrix mathematics, the resulting matrix, derived from performing a transpose operation on a given matrix.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
  • verb
    To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.
  • verb
    To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other, reversing the sign of the term.

    Synonyms: cancel, reduce

  • verb
    To rearrange elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.
  • verb
    (chiefly of the European Union) To give force to a directive by passing appropriate implementation measures.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    (adjective) In matrix mathematics, a matrix with the characteristic of having been transposed from a given matrix.

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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.