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   Con·junc·tion

   /kənˈjəNG(k)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g. and, but, if).
   • 2. the action or an instance of two or more events or things occurring at the same point in time or space: "a conjunction of favorable political and economic circumstances"
   • ▪ an alignment of two planets or other celestial objects so that they appear to be in the same, or nearly the same, place in the sky: "the conjunctions and oppositions of the planets"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin conjunctio(n-), from the verb conjungere (see conjoin).

   Derivatives

   • 1. conjunctional adjective

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   conjunction: [noun] an uninflected linguistic form that joins together sentences, clauses, phrases, or words.

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   CONJUNCTION definition: 1. a word such as 'and', 'but', 'while', or 'although' that connects words, phrases, and clauses in…. Learn more.

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   Conjunction definition: the act of joining together, or the state of being so joined; combination, union, or association. See examples of CONJUNCTION used in a sentence.

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   Conjunctions are words that join words or groups of words, with three types: coordinating (equal importance), subordinating (introduces a subordinate clause), and correlative (used in pairs).

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   CONJUNCTION meaning: 1. a word such as 'and', 'but', 'while', or 'although' that connects words, phrases, and clauses in…. Learn more.

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   Jul 29, 2022 · A conjunction brings a sentence together, and because of it, most sentences make sense. Learn how they work and how to use them here.

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   Nov 4, 2021 · Conjunctions are words or phrases that connect words, phrases, clauses, and sentences together. Learn about three types of conjunctions and how to use them!

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   "Conjunction Junction, what's your function? Hooking up words and phrases and clauses." These lyrics from Schoolhouse Rock sum it up: a conjunction is all about joining things together.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONJUNCTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    6 meanings: 1. the act of joining together; combination; union 2. simultaneous occurrence of events; coincidence 3. any word or.... Click for more definitions.

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    Definition of conjunction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.