hyphen

Meanings

• Punctuation mark

  A punctuation mark used to connect compound words or to divide a single word at the syllable level.

  - "brother-in-law"
  - "pre-school"
  - "self-confident"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhaɪ.fən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cum , slash

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Variants

List of all variants of hyphen that leads to same result
hyphen , hyphenless , hyphens , hyphened , hyphening , double hyphen , double hyphens

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Etymology

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The word 'hyphen' comes from the Greek word 'huphen', which means 'under' or 'below'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language that can be typed using only one row of the keyboard is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'. However, it is often hyphenated as 'pneumono-ultra-micro-scopics-ili-coniosis' for easier reading.

2. The hyphen was originally used as a way to indicate a missing letter in a word, such as 'i-t' for 'it'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compound words: Words formed by combining two or more words, such as 'mother-in-law' or 'well-being'. Hyphens are used to connect compound words.

2. Syllabication: The division of words into syllables. Hyphens are used to indicate a syllable break within a single word, such as 'pre-school'.

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Culture

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The hyphen has been used in literature to connect compound words and to indicate a relationship between words. In music, it is used in notation to indicate a break or pause. In art, it is used as a visual element to connect or divide elements.

How to Memorize "hyphen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line connecting two words, like a bridge. This is what a hyphen looks like and what it does in a sentence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the hyphen with the idea of connecting or joining words together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hyphens Help Hyphenate Hyphenated Words' to remember the function of hyphens.

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