Noun: hyphenation ,hI-fu'ney-shun
- Division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page
"Proper hyphenation is essential for maintaining readability in printed text";
- word division
- Connecting syllables and words by hyphens
"The hyphenation of compound words varies between different style guides"
Derived forms: hyphenations
Type of: division, punctuation
Part of: orthography, writing system
Encyclopedia: Hyphenation