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.

• 🇨🇳名词，指用连字符连接或用连字符分隔，特指在行末按音节拆分单词的移行。

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.

   🇨🇳断字

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳连字符连接

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