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Hyphenation of understandings

How to hyphenate understandings

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

understandings
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
14
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
14
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: understandings

Definitions of understandings

understandings is defined as:

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.

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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.