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hyphenate

/ˈhaɪfənɪt/

/ˈhaɪfənˌeɪt/

Translations

hyphenateverb

hyphenated

Past Simple

hyphenated

Past Participle

hyphenating

Gerund

/ˈhaɪfənɪt/

/ˈhaɪfənˌeɪt/

дефисовать

Please hyphenate the compound word correctly.

Пожалуйста, правильно дефисуйте составное слово.

Synonyms

hyphenatenoun

hyphenates

/ˈhaɪfəneɪt/

/ˈhaɪfəˌneɪt/

Additional translations

человек, совмещающий несколько профессий

hyphenateadjective

more hyphenate

Comp.

most hyphenate

Super.

/ˈhaɪfəneɪt/

/ˈhaɪfəˌneɪt/

Used attributively before a noun to denote someone or something with multiple roles or identities.

Definitions

hyphenateverb

To divide or connect (a word, phrase, or name) with a hyphen.

Please hyphenate the compound adjective in the sentence for clarity.

To divide a word at the end of a line by inserting a hyphen.

When the word would not fit, the editor decided to hyphenate it at the line break.

hyphenatenoun

A person who performs more than one function or holds more than one job, often in the entertainment industry.

She is a successful hyphenate, working as both an actress and a producer.

A person whose national or ethnic identity is indicated with a hyphenated compound, especially in the phrase "hyphenated American."

During the war, immigrants were sometimes derided as hyphenates such as "German-American."

hyphenateadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a person who pursues more than one occupation or role.

The festival will feature a panel of hyphenate artists who write, direct, and act.