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-derived
hyphroot
+
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.

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