Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hifen
Noun
/ˈhaɪ.fən/
Definition
A hyphen or a punctuation mark used to link parts of a compound word or to separate syllables.
Examples
- She bought a well-known book on linguistics.
- The twenty-three-year-old athlete won the championship.
Meaning
The hyphen is primarily used to create compound words or to indicate the separation of syllables.
Synonyms
- Dash
- Connector
- Punctuation mark