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Definition of hyphenated

hyphenated

/ˈhaɪ.fə.neɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Joined by a hyphen, as in a compound word or surname.

Example

"The bride and groom decided to use a hyphenated surname after the wedding."

2

North American Relating to a person or identity of mixed national or ethnic heritage, typically denoted by a compound term such as Italian-American.

Example

"The sociological study explored how second-generation immigrants navigate their hyphenated identities."

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hypervigilant
hyphen
hyphenate
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hyphenation
hypnosis
hypnotherapist

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hyphenated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hyphenated
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