Conjunction

/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

A word that joins two or more clauses or sentences (like 'and', 'but', 'or').

She likes tea and he prefers coffee.

In grammar, a conjunction serves to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

Although it was late, she decided to continue working.

From Latin 'conjunctio', meaning 'joining together'.

in conjunction with

working together with someone or something.

conjunction of circumstances

a happening that occurs due to various factors coming together.

conjunctive

relating to or denoting a word that connects clauses.

disjunction

a specific form of conjunction that denotes separation rather than connection.