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Definition of Hyphen
1. Noun. A punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text.
2. Verb. Divide or connect with a hyphen. "Hyphenate these words and names"
Definition of Hyphen
1. n. A mark or short dash, thus [-], placed at the end of a line which terminates with a syllable of a word, the remainder of which is carried to the next line; or between the parts of many a compound word; as in fine- leaved, clear-headed. It is also sometimes used to separate the syllables of words.
2. v. t. To connect with, or separate by, a hyphen, as two words or the parts of a word.
Definition of Hyphen
1. to connect words or syllables with a hyphen (a mark of punctuation) [v -ED, -ING, -S] : HYPHENIC [adj]