hyphenate Synonyms & Antonyms
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Hyphenate as a Verb
to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules by adding a hyphen on the end of the line.
to join words or syllables with a hyphen.
you have to hyphenate his surname as it's double-barrelled
Hyphenate as a Noun
A person or object with multiple duties, abilities or characteristics, such as "writer-director", "actor-model", or "singer-songwriter".
A person whose ethnicity is a multi-word hyphenated term, such as "African-American".
Hyphenate in a Sentence
you have to hyphenate his surname as it's double-barrelled
Word Forms & Grammar
hyphenate (third-person singular simple present hyphenates, present participle hyphenating, simple past and past participle hyphenated)
hyphenate (plural hyphenates)
Words That Rhyme With Hyphenate
Origin of Hyphenate
Origin 1: From hyphen + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Origin 2: From hyphen + -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Word Facts for Hyphenate
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhaɪf(ə)ˌneɪt/ |
| Meaning | to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules by adding a hyphen on the end of the… |
| Plural | hyphenates |
| Verb forms | hyphenates, hyphenating, hyphenated |
Common Questions About Hyphenate
Is hyphenate a verb or a noun?
Hyphenate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of hyphenate?
The plural of hyphenate is hyphenates.
What is the past tense of hyphenate?
The past tense of hyphenate is hyphenated. The present participle is hyphenating.