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.

Exact synonyms: Dash
Generic synonyms: Punctuation, Punctuation Mark
Derivative terms: Hyphenate

2. Verb. Divide or connect with a hyphen. "Hyphenate these words and names"
Exact synonyms: Hyphenate
Generic synonyms: Spell, Write
Derivative terms: Hyphenation, Hyphenation

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyphen

hype up
hypha
hypha
hyphae
hyphae
hyphaema
hyphal
Hyphantria
Hyphantria cunea
hyphedonia
hyphema
hyphema
hyphemia
hyphemia
hyphemias
hyphen (current term)
hyphenate
hyphenated
hyphenates
hyphenating
hyphenation
hyphenations
hyphened
hyphenic
hyphening
hyphenless
hyphens
Hyphomyces destruens
hyphomycetes
hyphomycosis

Other Resources:

Search for Hyphen on Dictionary.com!Search for Hyphen on Thesaurus.com!Search for Hyphen on Google!Search for Hyphen on Wikipedia!

Search

Translations