First Known Use: circa 1893
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hyphenated
adjective
Definition of HYPHENATED
: of, relating to, or being an individual or unit of mixed or diverse background or composition <hyphenated Americans>
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Origin of HYPHENATED
from the use of hyphenated words (as German-American) to designate foreign-born citizens of the United States
Rhymes with HYPHENATED
addlepated, animated, antiquated, caffeinated, calculated, castellated, complicated, corrugated, crenellated, dedicated, educated, elevated, integrated, laminated, liberated, mentholated, perforated, pileated, pixilated, saturated, simulated, syncopated, tessellated, unabated, uncreated, understated, variegated
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