hyphenation

A noun referring to the division of a word, especially at the end of a line on a page, or the connection of syllables and words using hyphens.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Trennung eines Wortes bezeichnet, besonders am Zeilenende auf einer Seite, oder die Verbindung von Silben und Wörtern mit Bindestrichen.

1. Word division at line end B2 formal

   The practice or process of dividing a word between syllables at the end of a line of text.

   • Correct hyphenation improves the visual appearance of justified text.
   • The hyphenation algorithm needs to handle compound words properly.
   • She checked the hyphenation rules for the typesetting software.

   🇩🇪Worttrennung

   Synonyme: syllabicationsyllabification

2. Hyphen connection of parts B2 formal

   The act or method of joining syllables or words together using a hyphen to form a compound or a divided word.

   • Hyphenation is used in 'mother-in-law' to link the components.
   • The dictionary provides hyphenation points for compound adjectives.
   • Hyphenation conventions differ between British and American English.

   🇩🇪Worttrennung durch Bindestrich

• hyphenations plural form
• hyphenations' possessive plural form
• hyphenation's possessive singular form