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Definition of conjunction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
linguisticsTECH. word joining words or phrasesTECH.
- 'And' is a common conjunction in English.
2.
meeting placeplace where things meet
- The conjunction of the rivers is a tourist spot.
3.
logicTECH. compound proposition using the 'and' operatorTECH.
- In logic, 'p and q' is a conjunction.
4.
joiningthe act of joining or being joined
- The conjunction of the two companies was successful.
5.
astronomyTECH. alignment of celestial bodies in the skyTECH.
- The conjunction of Mars and Venus was visible last night.
Images of conjunction
alignment of celestial bodies in the sky
Expressions with conjunction
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together with or in combination with
The drug is used in conjunction with other treatments.
word that joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal status
And is a coordinating conjunction in this sentence.
conjunction introducing a dependent clause
A subordinate conjunction introduces a dependent clause in the sentence.
word that connects a main clause and a dependent clause
Because is a subordinating conjunction in this sentence.
word linking equal parts in a sentence
The words 'and' and 'or' are copulative conjunctions.
conjunction showing contrast between two ideas
An adversative conjunction links two contrasting ideas in a sentence.
conjunction showing alternatives or choices
The word 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
conjunction showing inference from another statement
In linguistics, “therefore” is an illative conjunction signaling inference from a prior claim.
alignment of Earth and planet on same side of Sun
During inferior conjunction, Venus is not visible from Earth.
alignment of Earth and planet opposite the Sun
During superior conjunction, the planet is not visible from Earth.
Origin of conjunction
Latin, con (with) + jungere (to join)
Terms with conjunction included in their meaning
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punctuation rule
comma before the conjunction in lists of three or more items
astronomy
conjunction of celestial objects
logic
principles in logic showing duality between conjunction and disjunction
linguistics
conjunction joining words or phrases
linguistics
clause or conjunction expressing opposition
linguistics
subordinating conjunction converting a clause into a complement clause
abr: conjunction
word that joins two sentences or ideas together
simultaneous
occurring simultaneously or in conjunction
logic
either term in a logical conjunction
astronomy
related to conjunction in astronomy
linguistics
relating to a conjunction in grammar
logic
relating to logical conjunction
astronomy
relating to a conjunction in the sky
logic
conjunction of disjunctions of literals in logic
combination
union or conjunction of elements
astronomy
conjunction of celestial bodies causing an eclipse
conjunction
used to offer alternatives or choices
linguistics
subordinate conjunction in grammar
language
word that has meaning only in conjunction with other words
linguistics
related to the use of a conjunction
linguistics
conjunction introducing a dependent clause
linguistics
conjunction showing contrast between two ideas
linguistics
conjunction showing alternatives or choices
linguistics
conjunction showing inference from another statement
Examples of conjunction in a sentence
A conjunction can connect two independent clauses. A café stands at the conjunction of two busy streets. The trail map marks the conjunction of the footpaths. The conjunction of these statements is true. A conjunction requires both conditions to be met. The conjunction of art and technology is fascinating.
In grammar, a conjunction connects words or phrases. The rare conjunction of three planets amazed astronomers. During the conjunction, the moon blocked the sun completely.
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- French:conjonction, confluence, ...
- German:Konjunktion, Zusammenfluss, ...
- Italian:congiunzione, confluenza, ...
- Spanish:conjunción, confluencia, ...
- Portuguese:conjunção, confluência, ...
- Chinese:连词, 交汇处, ...
- Japanese:接続詞, 合流地点, ...
- Arabic:أَدَاة عَطْف, مَلْتَقى, ...
- Hebrew:מִילִּית חִיבּוּר, מִפְגָּשׁ, ...
- Russian:союз, слияние, ...
- Ukrainian:сполучник, злиття, ...
- Hindi:संयोजक, संगम, ...
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