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hyphenation

/ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/

Translations

hyphenationnoun

hyphenations

The hyphenation of words at the end of a line can improve text readability.

Перенос слов в конце строки может улучшить читаемость текста.

Additional translations

Synonyms

word division

hyphenationadjective

/ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/

Attributive use: e.g., "hyphenation settings"

hyphenationnoun

The act or process of dividing a word at the end of a line with a hyphen.

The editor checked the document for proper hyphenation to ensure readability.

The use of hyphens in writing to connect words or parts of words.

Correct hyphenation is important in compound adjectives to avoid confusion.

(computing, typography) Automatic determination of acceptable hyphen insertion points within words during electronic text layout.

Adjusting the software's hyphenation prevents awkward line breaks.

hyphenationadjective

Attributive: relating to the insertion or algorithmic placement of hyphens.

She disabled the document's hyphenation settings.