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Hyphen
01
a small line used to connect words or parts of words
What is a "hyphen"?
A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together. It often connects two or more words to form a compound adjective, such as "well-known author" or "high-quality product." Hyphens can also be used to split a word at the end of a line when there is not enough space for the whole word, allowing for better text alignment. Additionally, they serve to indicate ranges, like in "pages 10-15." By clarifying relationships between words and improving readability, hyphens play a key role in written language.
Examples
In compound words like ' mother-in-law ' and ' self - esteem, ' a hyphen is used to connect the different parts of the word.
He emphasized the importance of using a hyphen to avoid ambiguity in phrases like ' man-eating shark' versus ' man eating shark.
to hyphen
01
to join or separate words, syllables, or numbers using a hyphen
Examples
You should hyphen the compound word " well-known. "
The editor hyphened the word at the line break.
