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To: EEGator

Speaking of that, does ‘anal retentive’ require a hyphen?


10 posted on 08/18/2013 7:46:30 AM PDT by Former MSM Viewer
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To: Former MSM Viewer

When used as a noun, they do not get a hyphen. Example: Diane is an anal retentive when it comes to the correct use of hyphens.

When used as an adjective, they do get a hyphen. Example: Diane is an anal-retentive editor who ensures hyphens are used correctly.


14 posted on 08/18/2013 7:50:18 AM PDT by Gadsden1st
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To: Former MSM Viewer

No, it’s two words. :)


29 posted on 08/18/2013 8:00:44 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: Former MSM Viewer
Speaking of that, does ‘anal retentive’ require a hyphen?

No, but it requires at least a semicolon if not a full one.

35 posted on 08/18/2013 8:07:33 AM PDT by meyer (What would John Hancock do?)
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