Word division refers to the separation of words in a text. There are a number of different synonyms for this term, including word separation, lexical segmentation, and orthographic dissection. Other possible synonyms for word division include syllable breaking, morphemic division, and lexical parsing. Regardless of the term used, the process of separating words in a text plays a key role in ensuring that written language is easy to understand and process. This is especially important for those who are learning to read and write, as well as for individuals who are non-native speakers or who have difficulties with language processing.