Definition of Hyphenation

1. Noun. Division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page.

Exact synonyms: Word Division
Generic synonyms: Division
Group relationships: Orthography, Writing System
Derivative terms: Hyphenate

2. Noun. Connecting syllables and words by hyphens.
Generic synonyms: Punctuation
Group relationships: Orthography, Writing System
Derivative terms: Hyphenate

Definition of Hyphenation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyphenation

hyphaema
hyphal
Hyphantria
Hyphantria cunea
hyphedonia
hyphema
hyphema
hyphemia
hyphemia
hyphemias
hyphen
hyphenate
hyphenated
hyphenates
hyphenating
hyphenation (current term)
hyphenations
hyphened
hyphenic
hyphening
hyphenless
hyphens
Hyphomyces destruens
hyphomycetes
hyphomycosis
hypidiomorphic
hyping
hypinosis
hypn-
hypnagogic

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