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Hyphenation for “proposition”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “proposition”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "proposition" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “proposition” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „proposition“ ⟶ „propo-si-tion“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "proposition"

proposition >> /ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition: [transitive verb] Make a suggestion of sex to (someone with whom one is not sexually involved), especially in an unsubtle or offensive way.

Synonyms of "proposition"

propose sex with | make sexual advances to | make sexual overtures to | make an indecent proposal to | make an improper suggestion to |

Definition: [noun] A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.
Example: the proposition that all men are created equal

Synonyms of "proposition"

theory | hypothesis | thesis | argument | premise | postulation | theorem | concept | idea | statement |

Definition: [noun] A suggested program or plan of action, especially in a business context.
Example: a detailed investment proposition

Synonyms of "proposition"

proposal | scheme | plan | project | programme | manifesto | motion | bid | presentation | submission | suggestion | recommendation | approach |

Definition: [noun] A project, task, or idea considered in terms of its likely success or difficulty, especially in a commercial context.
Example: a paper that has lost half its readers is unlikely to be an attractive proposition

Synonyms of "proposition"

task | job | undertaking | venture | activity | problem | affair |