Definition: a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
Similar words: punctuation, punctuation mark
Definition: the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
Definition: divide or connect with a hyphen
Usage: hyphenate these words and names
Definition: write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
Usage: He spelled the word wrong in this letter