Definition/Meaning of hyphen

• English - Noun: hyphen ( plural hyphens ) 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 . ( figuratively ) Something that links two more consequential things . Usage notes Because the original symbol "-" (technically the hyphen-minus) covered usages aside from hyphenation there have been additional subsequent symbols…
• English - Verb: hyphen ( third-person singular simple present hyphens , present participle hyphening , simple past and past participle hyphened ) ( transitive , dated ) To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate .
• English - Proper noun: hyphen ( colloquial ) Used to refer to a person with a hyphenated name
• English - Conjunction: hyphen Used to emphasize the coordinating function usually indicated by the punctuation "-" . Synonyms ( used as coordinator ) : slash , cum
• English - Pronunciation: ( Received Pronunciation , General American ) IPA (key) : /ˈhaɪ.fən/ Rhymes: -aɪfən