Bindestrichgetrennter

Bindestrichgetrennter is a German compound adjective derived from the noun "Bindestrich" (hyphen) and the past participle "getrennt" (separated). It literally translates to "hyphen-separated". The term is used to describe something that is divided or joined by a hyphen. This can apply to various contexts, including linguistic structures, compound words, or even visual arrangements where hyphens act as separators. For instance, a "bindestrichgetrennter Begriff" would be a term composed of multiple words joined by hyphens. In typography, it might refer to text where words are hyphenated to fit within a specific line width. The concept emphasizes the presence and function of the hyphen as a connecting or dividing element. It is a descriptive term rather than a technical one with a single, rigid definition, and its meaning is generally understood through context.