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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hyphenate

/ˈhaɪfəneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does hyphenate mean?

verb

To divide or separate words or phrases with a hyphen, or to divide a word into syllables with a hyphen. To mark or indicate a division or separation with a hyphen.

Example

"The editor hyphenated the compound word to make it easier to read."

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