English Explanatory Dictionary

hyphenation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The inclusion of hyphens; especially, the correct locations of hyphens.

Pronunciation

hī'fənā′shən /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hyphenation.wav

Word forms

hyphenation hyphenations

Etymology

From hyphen + -ation.

Related words

dash case kebab case hyphenator syllabication syllabification ‧

Derived words

dehyphenation mishyphenation
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