hyphenate

Meanings

• Verb

  To divide a word at the syllable boundary using a hyphen in order to indicate that it is a compound word or to prevent it from being misconstrued as a separate word.

  - "Brother-in-law"
  - "Well-being"
  - "Self-confident"

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Synonyms

person

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Variants

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hyphenate , hyphenated , hyphenates , hyphenating , hyphenation , hyphenations

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Etymology

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The word 'hyphenate' comes from the Greek word 'huphen', which means 'under' or 'below'. It was first used in English in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language that can be written without repeating any letter is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which is a type of lung disease. It contains 45 letters and requires hyphenation to be written correctly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compound words: Words formed by combining two or more words, which may or may not be connected by a hyphen.

2. Syllabication: The division of a word into syllables, which is often indicated by hyphens in written language.

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Culture

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The use of hyphens in writing has been a subject of debate for centuries. Some argue that it is necessary to prevent ambiguity and clarify meaning, while others believe it detracts from the flow of the text. Hyphenation has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry, to create compound words and to indicate syllable division.

How to Memorize "hyphenate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'hyphenate' as a tool used to connect two parts of a compound word, like a bridge connecting two banks of a river.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hyphenate' with the concept of connection or linking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hyphen Helps Hyphenate' to remember the meaning and function of the word.

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