unhyphenated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈhaɪfənˌeɪtɪd/
KK: /ʌnˈhaɪfənˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Not having a hyphen between words or parts of a word.
Example
The word 'cooperate' is often written as 'co-operate', but it can also be used in an unhyphenated form.
Conversation
Did you notice the new sign outside?
Yeah, I saw it! But I think it should be unhyphenated for clarity.
Right? It looks a bit confusing with that hyphen.
Totally! An unhyphenated version would make it so much easier to read.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
solid
continuous
unbroken
Antonyms
hyphenated
disjointed
broken
verb
Definition
To write or print a word or phrase without a hyphen between its parts.
Example
The editor decided to unhyphenate the compound word for clarity.
Tense Forms
Past: unhyphenated
Past Participle: unhyphenated
Conversation
Did you ever unhyphenated your last name after the marriage?
Yeah, I finally did it last month!
That must feel like a big change for you.
Root Explanation
Unhyphenated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "hyphen" (from Greek "hyphen", meaning to join or connect) and "-ated" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "unhyphenated" means not joined or connected by a hyphen, indicating that words are written without a hyphen between them.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') connecting words without a 'join' ('hyphen') — that's why unhyphenated means words that are not joined by a hyphen.
Visually Confused Words
hyphenated
hyphenate
unheated