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Hyphenate

Definition:

As a verb, hyphenate means to separate or divide words using a hyphen. As a noun, it refers to a person who hyphenates or a word that includes a hyphen.

Senses:

1. Verb - Divide Words:

To divide words using a hyphen.

Example sentence: Please hyphenate the compound adjective "well-known" in your sentence.

2. Noun - Person:

A person who separates words using hyphens.

Example sentence: Martin, a dedicated hyphenate, always ensures proper word division.

3. Noun - Word:

A word that consists of two or more parts joined by a hyphen.

Example sentence: "Up-to-date" is an example of a hyphenate.

Usage:

"Hyphenate" as a verb is commonly used when joining compound words, creating compound adjectives, and dividing words at the end of a line in writing.

As a noun, "hyphenate" refers to both the person who uses hyphens in writing and the hyphenated words themselves.

Related Products:

Find related books and resources on hyphenation at Amazon:

• Hyphenation Guide
• The Proper Use of Hyphens
• Compounding Words: Rules and Examples