hyphen

(noun, verb, conjunction)

conjunction

1. Used to emphasize the coordinating function usually indicated by the punctuation "-".

noun

1. 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

Similar word(s): dash

Definition categories: communication, punctuation

verb

1. divide or connect with a hyphen

- hyphenate these words and names

Similar word(s): hyphenate

Definition categories: creation, spell, write