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

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It consists of more than one word.
It consists of more than one word.
It is usually a made-up word.
It is usually a made-up word.
It is always hyphenated.
It is always hyphenated.
It is used to replace a noun.

Answer 1

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

It is always hyphenated.

While compound adjectives may consist of more than one word, the defining feature that distinguishes them is typically that they are hyphenated when used together to modify a noun.