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hyphen
This punctuation mark serves as a visual bridge, signaling a specific relationship between two or more words to create a single compound concept. It is distinct from the dash, which is longer and used to indicate a break in thought or a range of values. Using a hyphen often prevents ambiguity, such as the difference between "re-sign" (to sign again) and "resign" (to quit a job).
In technical typesetting, the hyphen is used for syllable breaking at the end of a line to maintain a justified margin. While it is a countable noun, it is frequently discussed in the context of orthography and grammar rules rather than as a physical object.
Meanings
Examples
You need to put a hyphen between these two words to make it a compound adjective.
The word was too long for the line so I used a hyphen to break it.
Please check if the company name requires a hyphen.
I always forget whether this term takes a hyphen or not.
The editor removed every unnecessary hyphen from the manuscript.
The editor removed every unnecessary hyphen from the manuscript.