Meaning of the word hyphenated in English

What does hyphenated mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hyphenated

US /ˈhaɪ.fən.eɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈhaɪ.fən.eɪ.tɪd/

Adjective

joined by a hyphen

Example:
The term 'well-being' is often hyphenated.
Many compound adjectives are hyphenated when they precede the noun they modify.
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