What is a hyphenated modifier?

Answer 1

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Hyphenated Modifier-string words together w/a hyhen and use it to describe.

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Hyphenated Modifier two or more words combine to make one modifier.

Modifier a word that qualifies or makes clearer the meaning of another word

Answer 2

Example: two-time offender. Two-time modifies offender.
Example: often-spoken adage. Often-spoken modifies adage.

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