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Hyphenation for “make-up”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “make-up”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "make-up" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “make-up” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „make-up“ ⟶ „make-up“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "make-up"

make-up >> ˈmeɪkʌp

Definition: [noun] cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance.
Example: she came downstairs, her face still white under her heavy make-up

Synonyms of "make-up"

cosmetics | greasepaint | foundation | pancake | panstick | powder | loose powder | pressed powder | blusher | rouge | concealer | mascara | eye make-up | eyeliner | eyeshadow | eyebrow pencil | kohl | lipstick | lip gloss | lip pencil | nail varnish/polish | paint | warpaint | face paint | slap | maquillage |


Definition: [noun] the composition or constitution of something.
Example: ozone damages the cellular make-up of plants and trees

Synonyms of "make-up"

composition | constitution | configuration | form | arrangement | format | structure | construction | formation | assembly | organization | fabric | framework |


Definition: [noun] the arrangement of text, illustrations, etc. on a printed page.
Example: page make-up

Synonyms of "make-up"


Definition: [noun] a supplementary test or assignment given to a student who missed or failed the original one.
Example: I would have flunked the course but she let me write a make-up

Synonyms of "make-up"


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