Which statement best describes a defining feature of a compound adjective?(1 point)

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It is always hyphenated.
It is always hyphenated.

It is usually a made-up word.
It is usually a made-up word.

It consists of more than one word.
It consists of more than one word.

It is used to replace a noun.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes a defining feature of a compound adjective is:

It consists of more than one word.

While compound adjectives are often hyphenated, not all are, and they do not always have to be made-up words or used to replace nouns.