hyphen
hyphen
Definition
hy·phen (hī′fən)
noun
a mark (-) used between the parts of a compound word or the syllables of a divided word, as at the end of a line
Etymology: LL < Gr hyphen (for hyph' hen), a hyphen, lit., under one, together, in one < hypo-, under + hen, neut. acc. of heis, one: for IE base see same
transitive verb
hyphen
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- omit: Those who omit the hyphen should be subject to an on-the-spot fine.
- insert: I would like them to wrap to the next line in the same cell, without inserting a hyphen or other character.
- contain: Where the name for which a prior right is claimed contains a hyphen, the hyphen cannot be omitted from the domain name.
- add: Sometimes this will include adding a hyphen or even my or the to the name.
- use: To specify a range of characters, use a hyphen.
- include: The problem is that a variable name is an XML QName, which can include hyphens.
Preposition: at
- end: Avoid dividing words with a hyphen at the ends of lines.
- beginning: Adding hyphens at the beginning ( --- ) causes all the text to indent.
Converse of subject
- precede: They usually consist of a single letter preceded by a hyphen.
- separate: The digits are divided into four parts separated by a hyphen or a space.
- follow: Each image name within their submission will then start with this character string followed by a hyphen.
- replace: White space between words shall either be ignored or replaced by a single hyphen " - " .
- indicate: An operation halt day, indicated by a hyphen, must not be designated twice or more with the same date.
Preposition: between
- word: Do not put in commas or hyphens between words in your answer!
Adjective modifier
- soft: The soft hyphen tells the user agent where a line break can occur.
- double: Dashes Please use en dash or double hyphen in preference to single spaced hyphen.
- more: Authors should avoid putting two or more adjacent hyphens inside comments.
- plain: The plain hyphen should be interpreted by a user agent as just another character.
Modifies a noun
- character: A dash or hyphen character in the middle of a word is not considered a word break.
Preposition: in
- name: Please note that you should only use letters, numbers and hyphens in a domain name.
Browse dictionary entries near hyphen
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