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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Correct hyphenation of compound term
How the heck would I hyphenate this compound term?
exotic international import and export business
If this were a business that handles the international import and export of exotic goods, how would it be properly hyphenated?
If this were a business that handles the import and export of exotic international goods, how would it be correctly hyphenated?
Is there even a difference between the two aforementioned hypothetical scenarios?
Should the words "exotic" and "international" trade places?
I apologize for the loopy questions, but this particular phrase has my head spinning. Thanks to all in advance.
exotic international import and export business
If this were a business that handles the international import and export of exotic goods, how would it be properly hyphenated?
If this were a business that handles the import and export of exotic international goods, how would it be correctly hyphenated?
Is there even a difference between the two aforementioned hypothetical scenarios?
Should the words "exotic" and "international" trade places?
I apologize for the loopy questions, but this particular phrase has my head spinning. Thanks to all in advance.
Top answer
I see no reason to hyphenate at all: it makes perfect sense as it stands and in that word order. Too much coffee?
- I see no reason to hyphenate at all: it makes perfect sense as it stands and in that word order.
- Too much coffee?
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I see no reason to hyphenate at all: it makes perfect sense as it stands and in that word order.
Too much coffee?
Too much coffee?
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:-) Thank you for your input ... and yes, perhaps a few less cups wouldn't hurt!But when I first read the phrase I originally posted, I thought that without some degree of hyphenation, "exotic" will look like it is modifying "business." I.e., an exotic business that happens to deal with international imports and exports. And I'm quite certain that this is not what the intended meaning is.Any othe
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