In a previous tip, I shared that pre– and post– are normally joined prefixes, i.e., they are not hyphenated, except when the term is capitalized. In the case of pre– the hyphen is used if the next word starts with a vowel. For most prefixed words, both versions exist (e.g., post-natal and postnatal).

Do you hyphen after post?

The prefix post- means, “after” or “behind.” It is added to adjectives without a hyphen: postcolonial, postsurgical. Added to a noun to create a descriptor, however, post would require a hyphen: “Post-surgery care is vitally important.”

Do you use a hyphen with pre?

pre- In general, no hyphen when used as a prefix, except to separate two e’s or when it is followed by a proper name: precondition, predate, preflight, pregame, prehistoric, prejudge, prenatal, pretax; pre-eminent, pre-empt; pre-Columbian. See Words Formed with Prefixes under General Style Preferences.

What goes between pre and post?

Similar to how pre- means before and post- means after. Saw that you were leaning toward “inter-” with your response to ShowerFartsAreStinky (true!). However, I would suggest “intra-” more so than “inter-“.

How do you use hyphenated post?

“Post-” is always hyphenated when the second part of the word is capitalized. According to the AP Style Guide, the prefix “post-” is usually a joined prefix, i.e., without a hyphen.

Does post sale have a hyphen?

Yes, if you are using it as an adjective you might hyphenate it rather than write it as two entirely separate words. However, “postsale”, as a single word, would not be correct.

Is post before or after an event?

a prefix, meaning “behind,” “after,” “later,” “subsequent to,” “posterior to,” occurring originally in loanwords from Latin (postscript), but now used freely in the formation of compound words (post-Elizabethan; postfix; postgraduate; postorbital).

What is the opposite of Post?

Antonyms: pre-, ante-

What does Preimposed mean?

The definition of preimposed in the dictionary is imposed beforehand.

Is there a hyphen in the word post?

It is added to adjectives without a hyphen: postcolonial, postsurgical. Post can be used on its own as a preposition meaning, “after”: “Your mouth will be extremely dry post surgery.” In this context post is a separate word. Added to a noun to create a descriptor, however, post would require a hyphen: “Post-surgery care is vitally important.”

When do you put a hyphen in front of a prefix?

For example: If the prefix ends in the same vowel that the root words starts with, separate them with a hyphen. For example: However, particularly when the vowel is an “o,” if you can bear how the word looks without a hyphen and your spellchecker lets it through, then omit the hyphen.

Is there a hyphen in the word postmillennial?

The only exception is that you must use the hyphen when the form you’re combining with takes a capital, so post-Pliocene or post-Columbian compared with an established postmillennial or postnatal. Thanks for contributing an answer to English Language & Usage Stack Exchange! Please be sure to answer the question.

How do you use the word post in a sentence?

Post can be used on its own as a preposition meaning, “after”: “Your mouth will be extremely dry post surgery.” In this context post is a separate word. Added to a noun to create a descriptor, however, post would require a hyphen: “Post-surgery care is vitally important.”