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Hyphenation of undergirding

How to hyphenate undergirding

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

undergirding
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: undergirding

Definitions of undergirding

undergirding is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.
  • verb
    To give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis; provide supportive evidence for.
  • verb
    To lend moral support to.
  • verb
    To secure below or underneath.

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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.