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Hyphenation of undertaken

How to hyphenate undertaken

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

undertaken
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: undertaken

Definitions of undertaken

undertaken is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
  • verb
    To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).

    Example: He undertook to exercise more in future.

  • verb
    To overtake on the wrong side.

    Example: I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway.

  • verb
    To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.
  • verb
    To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.
  • verb
    To assume, as a character; to take on.
  • verb
    To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.
  • verb
    To have knowledge of; to hear.
  • verb
    To have or take charge of.

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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.