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Hyphenation of understanding

How to hyphenate understanding

understanding is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, understanding is hyphenated as:

un-der-stand-ing
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
13
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
13
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of understanding

understanding is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

    Example: I'm sorry. I don't understand.

  • verb
    To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

    Example: I understand that you have a package for me?

  • verb
    (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
  • noun
    Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
  • noun
    Opinion, judgement or outlook.

    Example: According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too.

  • noun
    An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
  • noun
    Sympathy.

    Example: He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Showing compassion.
  • adjective
    Knowing; skilful.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.