Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hyphenate
verb
/ˈhaɪ fəˌneɪt/
Definition
To join two or more words or parts of a word with a hyphen.
Examples
- It’s common to hyphenate compound adjectives, like ‘well-known author’.
- When you hyphenate a word, you clarify its meaning.
- Some people choose to hyphenate their last names after marriage.
Meaning
Hyphenate refers to the process of connecting words or syllables using a hyphen (-) to create a compound or to indicate a break in a word.
Synonyms
- connect
- join
- link
