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hyphen

DEFINITIONS OF: hyphen

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n 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

Synonyms:
dash
Type of:
punctuation, punctuation mark
the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases

v divide or connect with a hyphen

Synonyms:
hyphenate
Type of:
spell, write
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
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