word break
The term "word break" is used across various fields such as writing, web development, and linguistics to describe different ways of separating words.
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Definition
B2Typography
(technical)A point where a word is divided between two lines, often marked with a hyphen.
Example
- The editor inserted a word break to ensure the text fit neatly on the page.
C1Computing
(technical, web development)A property in CSS that controls how words are split across lines to prevent overflow.
Example
- Using the `word-break` property, the developer ensured that long words would not overflow their containers.
B1Linguistics
(academic)The boundary where one word ends and another begins.
Example
- Identifying word breaks is crucial for understanding sentence structure.
Similar
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