hyphen
UK/'haifәn/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
The punctuation mark (-) used to join words or word parts, or to split a word at the end of a line.
连字符，连字号
v.
To join or separate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.
用连字符连接
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhyphroot
+
ensuffix
=hyphen
Example Sentences
- 1.
The hyphen connects the two words to form a single compound term.
- 2.
Writers sometimes disagree about when to use a hyphen versus a space.