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hyphenism

hyphenism

9.3
Putting a short line between words or parts of names to join them
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪfənɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: uso de guiones
  • Writers sometimes debate the necessity of hyphenism in newly coined compound words.

Examples

  • The hyphenism in her last name showed her parents' desire to honor both family lines.

  • The document's frequent hyphenism made it difficult to determine the correct spelling of some terms.

  • The hyphenism trend is growing.

  • Many people advocate for hyphenism in modern writing.

  • Many writers appreciate hyphenism as a way to clarify complex compound words.

  • In her essay, she discussed the benefits of hyphenism in creating precise language.

  • The teacher encouraged students to use hyphenism to improve their writing clarity.

Surface Forms

hyphenism singular
hyphenisms plural

Morphology

hyphenism = hyphen (transparent) = hyphen + ism

Standard noun + '-ism' formation meaning the use or advocacy of hyphens, which is directly derivable.

Etymology

Hyphenism comes from hyphen 'joined' and -ism 'practice', so it can mean the use or support of hyphens in writing. That is why hyphenism can describe the habit of putting that small joining line between words or names, like in a double last name.