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Definition of 'hyphen'Noun
( en-noun)
Symbol "", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.
(figuratively) Something that links two more consequential things.
Usage notes
Because the original symbol "-" (technically the hyphen-minus) covered usages aside from hyphenation there have been additional subsequent symbols created for hyphenation needs. They include the " (non-breaking hyphen) and the non-visible soft hyphen.
Related terms
* hyphenate
* hyphenated
* hyphenation
* hyphenator
Verb
( en-verb)
(dated) To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.
Proper noun
( en-proper noun)
(colloquial) (Used to refer to a person with a hyphenated name)
Conjunction
( en-con)
(Used to emphasize the coordinating function usually indicated by the punctuation "-").
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Synonyms
* (used as coordinator) slash, cum
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