Synonyms for hyphen
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The 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.
Related words
- Word family
- hyphenate hyphenated hyphenize hyphenless
Forms
- Plural
- hyphens → dashes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hyphen | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- dash1