What Is A Hyphen? Hyphens are the small lines (about half the
size of a dash) which are written in the middle of the line.
Hyphens connect words or parts of words to make a new word.
Newfoundland is so-called because the land was new-found. Rana
is the proverbial out-of-work writer. They can also clarify
which qualifier is modifying which word. This is my ancient
philosophy professor. This is my ancient-philosophy professor.
Which is ancient: the philosophy or the professor? Hyphens can
attach a prefix or a suffix. I plan to spend the post-exam
period sleeping and playing computer games. The group’s
philosophy causes the individual to re-examine all aspects of
their life. Though they are buoyed by the thrill of inheriting
the throne, the heir-apparent has a burdened life. If, when
using a prefix, you end up with identical letters beside each
other, a hyphen will clarify the syllables so the reader knows
how to pronounce the word. We need someone to co-ordinate
everyone’s schedules. Do you have any anti-icing