hyphenates

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Verb hyphenate has 1 sense

hyphenate, hyphen - divide or connect with a hyphen; "hyphenate these words and names"
--₁ is one way to spell, write

Derived forms: noun hyphenation₁, noun hyphenation₂, noun hyphen₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Hyphenates

Definition:

Hyphenates is the plural form of the noun "hyphenate."

1. A person who uses hyphens excessively or inappropriately.

2. A person with dual nationalities or multiple cultural identities.

Sample Sentences:

1. The editor disliked the excessive use of hyphens and called the author a hyphenate.

2. As an individual with dual nationalities, she is a hyphenate who grew up in two different cultures.

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