Hyphening: meaning, definitions and examples
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hyphening
[ ˈhaɪfənɪŋ ]
punctuation mark
Hyphening is the process of dividing a word into two parts, typically at the end of a line, using a hyphen. It is commonly used in written language to improve readability and to maintain the flow of text when a word does not fit at the end of a line. By splitting a long word, writers can prevent awkward spacing and enhance the overall appearance of the text. Proper hyphenation is essential for clarity and to avoid confusion among readers.
Synonyms
breaking, dividing, hyphenation
Examples of usage
- The word 'self-esteem' is an example of hyphening.
- Hyphening can help with text formatting in documents.
- The hyphen makes it easier to read complex words.
Translations
Translations of the word "hyphening" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hifenização
🇮🇳 हाइफनिंग
🇩🇪 Bindestrichsetzung
🇮🇩 penggunaan tanda hubung
🇺🇦 графічне з'єднання
🇵🇱 dzielenie wyrazów
🇯🇵 ハイフニング
🇫🇷 hyphénation
🇪🇸 hifenación
🇹🇷 kısa çizgi kullanımı
🇰🇷 하이픈 사용
🇸🇦 استخدام الشَرْطَة
🇨🇿 dělení slov
🇸🇰 rozdelenie slov
🇨🇳 连字符使用
🇸🇮 uporaba vezaja
🇮🇸 bindistök
🇰🇿 гипен қолдану
🇬🇪 ჰაიფენაციის გამოყენება
🇦🇿 hifenləmə
🇲🇽 hifenación
Etymology
The term 'hyphen' originates from the Greek word 'hyphen', meaning 'together'. In ancient Greek, it referred to the use of a combining character to connect two words or parts of words. The practice of hyphenation in writing became more widespread during the 17th century, alongside the development of typefaces that allowed for clearer representation of words. Hyphens were used as a tool for indicating compound words and clarifying relationships between terms. Over time, as language evolved, so did the rules and conventions surrounding hyphen usage, leading to various styles of hyphenation in modern writing. Today, hyphenation is accepted as a vital aspect of typography and grammar, relied upon in a multitude of written forms, from literature to technical documentation.