hyphened

Meanings

• Noun

  A device used to separate words or syllables in a compound term or a longer word that would otherwise be difficult to read.

  - "brother-in-law"
  - "well-being"
  - "self-confident"

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Variants

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hyphen , hyphened , hyphening , 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 spelled without repeating a single letter is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'. It is a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

2. The word 'hyphen' is also used as a verb, meaning 'to connect or link together'.

3. The hyphen was once used extensively in English writing, but its use has declined with the rise of word processors and spell-checkers.

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Related Concepts

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1. compound words: Hyphenated words are a type of compound word, where two or more words are combined to create a new meaning.

2. syllables: A hyphen is used to separate syllables in a word, making it easier to read and pronounce.

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Culture

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The hyphen has been used in literature and poetry for various purposes, including to indicate a relationship between words, to create emphasis, and to clarify meaning.

How to Memorize "hyphened"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line connecting two words, like a bridge, to help remember the meaning of a hyphenated word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the hyphenated word with a related phrase or concept to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the hyphenated term to help remember its spelling.

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