Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hyphen
noun
/ˈhaɪ.fən/
Definition
A hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words.
Examples
- We need to re-evaluate our strategy.
- She has a well-known reputation in the industry.
- That is a mother-in-law who always offers good advice.
Meaning
It often connects two or more words to create a compound term or separates syllables of a word at the end of a line.
Synonyms
- dash
- minus
- connector
