hyphen

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈhaɪ.fən/
/ˈhaɪ.fən/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

2 Definition

Something that links two more consequential things.

3 Definition

An enclosed walkway or passage that connects two buildings.

4 Definition

Someone who belongs to a marginalized subgroup, and can therefore described by a hyphenated term, such as "German-American", "female-academic", etc.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.

Conjunction
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used to emphasize the coordinating function usually indicated by the punctuation "-".