Conjugation

/ˌkɒn.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The inflection of a verb in accordance with its grammatical features such as tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, and number.
In Spanish, the conjugation of regular -ar verbs follows a predictable pattern.
A listing of the different forms a verb can take.
The teacher provided a conjugation chart for the verb 'to be'.
The process of changing a verb from one form to another.
Students often struggle with the conjugation of irregular verbs.

Etymology

From Latin 'conjugatio', meaning 'joining together'

Common Phrases and Expressions

verb conjugation:
The process of changing a verb form to convey different meanings.
regular conjugation:
Conjugation of verbs that follow standard patterns in a language.
irregular conjugation:
Conjugation of verbs that do not follow regular patterns.

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Slang Meanings

Colloquial usage in language study.
Learning verb conjugation is a pain but necessary for fluency!
Playful reference to a complex grammatical rule.
I had a conjugation crisis during the exam!