Meaning & Definition of word "Conjunction"
Conjunction
/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
noun:
- 1. A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.
- Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
- 2. A word that joins two or more clauses or sentences (like 'and', 'but', 'or').
- Example: She likes tea and he prefers coffee.
- 3. In grammar, a conjunction serves to connect words, phrases, or clauses.
- Example: Although it was late, she decided to continue working.
Etymology
●From Latin 'conjunctio', meaning 'joining together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in conjunction with:
working together with someone or something.
conjunction of circumstances:
a happening that occurs due to various factors coming together.
Related Words
conjunctive:
relating to or denoting a word that connects clauses.
disjunction:
a specific form of conjunction that denotes separation rather than connection.