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word division

 

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Noun word division has 1 sense
  1. word division, hyphenation - division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page
    --1 is a kind of division
    --1 is a part of orthography, writing system

Definitions from the Web

Word Division

Noun - Linguistics:

The act or process of separating a word into its constituent syllables.

Example Sentence: The word division of "elephant" is e-le-phant.

Noun - Typography:

The practice of dividing words at the end of a line in written text.

Example Sentence: Proper word division enhances the readability of the text.

Noun - Grammar:

The separation of a compound word into its component parts.

Example Sentence: Understanding word division is crucial in identifying the meaning of compound words.

Noun - Publishing:

The process of determining the hyphenation points within a word to improve line breaks in printed materials.

Example Sentence: Effective word division ensures that the text is presented in a visually pleasing manner.

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