conjugating
ˈkɒn.dʒəˌɡeɪ.tɪŋ
Definition

Definition of conjugating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
joiningRarein the process of joining togetherRare
  • The conjugating bacteria were observed under the microscope.
connecting joining linking
2.
linguisticsTECH.relating to the process of verb inflectionTECH.
  • The conjugating verbs were listed on the board.
declining inflecting
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Origin of conjugating

Latin, conjugare (to join together)

Examples of conjugating in a sentence

  • The conjugating process was crucial for the study.
  • The teacher explained the conjugating forms of the verb.
  • Students practiced with conjugating exercises in class.

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  1. French:s'assemblant, de conjugaison, ...
  2. German:konjugierend, flektierend, ...
  3. Italian:coniugante, di coniugazione, ...
  4. Spanish:en conjugación, conjugado, ...
  5. Portuguese:conjugante, flexionável, ...
  6. Chinese:结合中的, 变位的, ...
  7. Japanese:結合中の, 活用する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْدَمِج, مُصَرَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְחַבֵּר, מְשֻׁלָּב, ...
  10. Russian:соединяющийся, спрягаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з'єднуючий, відмінюваний, ...
  12. Hindi:संयोजित, रूपांतरित, ...
conjugate
ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt

Definition of conjugate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
linguisticstr.TECH.inflect a verb for different grammatical categoriestr.TECH.
  • Students learn to conjugate verbs in French class.
decline inflect
2.
linguisticsintr.TECH.undergo inflection according to specific rulesintr.TECH.
  • The verb conjugates differently in each tense.

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.pair of complex numbers related by complex conjugationTECH.
  • The conjugate of 3 + 4i is 3 - 4i..
complex conjugate
2.
medicalTECH.weak and strong antigen linked togetherTECH.
  • The vaccine uses a conjugate to boost immunity.
complex compound mixture

Adjective

1.
pairingjoined together in pairs or couples
  • The conjugate leaves were easy to identify.
coupled linked paired
2.
complex numbersTECH.differing only in the sign of the imaginary partTECH.
  • The numbers 4 + 3i and 4 - 3i are conjugate.
complex conjugate
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complex number with opposite imaginary part
The complex conjugate of 3 + 4i is 3 - 4i.
acid formed when a base gains a proton
The conjugate acid of ammonia is ammonium.
base formed by removing a proton from an acid
The conjugate base of hydrochloric acid is chloride..
vaccine combining weak and strong antigens for better immunity
The doctor recommended a conjugate vaccine for the infant.
either of two axes in a conic section
The conjugate axis is perpendicular to the transverse axis.
simultaneous movement of both eyes in the same direction
The patient exhibited conjugate deviation after the stroke.

Origin of conjugate

Latin, conjugare (to join together)

Examples of conjugate in a sentence

  • Can you conjugate this verb correctly?
  • In Spanish, regular verbs conjugate predictably.
  • Some irregular verbs conjugate in unexpected ways.
  • Some microorganisms conjugate under specific conditions.
  • The cells conjugate to enhance survival.
  • Scientists conjugate proteins to study their interactions.

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  1. French:conjuguer, conjugué, ...
  2. German:konjugieren, Konjugierte, ...
  3. Italian:coniugare, coniugato, ...
  4. Spanish:conjugar, conjugado, ...
  5. Portuguese:conjugar, conjugado, ...
  6. Chinese:变位, 共轭数, ...
  7. Japanese:活用する, 共役, ...
  8. Arabic:صَرَّفَ, مُرَافِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטוֹת, הַצָּמוּד, ...
  10. Russian:спрягать, комплексно-сопряжённое число, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відмінювати, спряжене число, ...
  12. Hindi:रूपांतरित करना, संयुग्म, ...
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