subjunction
səbˈdʒʌŋkʃən
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Definition of subjunction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
linguisticsTECH.subordinate conjunction in grammarTECH.
  • 'Although' serves as a subjunction in complex sentences..
subordinate conjunction subordinating conjunction
2.
logicTECH.proposition where one state follows anotherTECH.
  • The subjunction in the argument was clear.
consequence implication
3.
structureTECH.junction below a main junctionTECH.
  • The subjunction was hidden beneath the main road.
underpass
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Images of subjunction

  • subjunction: junction below a main junction
    junction below a main junction

Origin of subjunction

Latin, sub (under) + junctio (joining)

Examples of subjunction in a sentence

  • Teachers often highlight subjunctions when teaching complex sentences.
  • The philosopher explained the subjunction in detail.
  • Understanding subjunctions is essential in logical reasoning.
  • Engineers examined the subjunction for structural integrity.
  • The subway system includes a complex subjunction.

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  1. French:conjonction subordonnée, subjonction, ...
  2. German:subjunktion, Subjunktion, ...
  3. Italian:congiunzione subordinata, proposizione condizionale, ...
  4. Spanish:subjunción, subcruce, ...
  5. Portuguese:conjunção subordinativa, subjunção, ...
  6. Chinese:从属连词, 从属命题, ...
  7. Japanese:従属接続詞, 従属命題, ...
  8. Arabic:أَدَاة رَبْط ثَانَوِيَّة, تَبَعِيَّة مَنطِقِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִילַּת חִיבּוּר מְשֻעַבֶּדֶת, הַצָּעָה נִגְזֶרֶת, ...
  10. Russian:подчинительный союз, субъюнкция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підрядний сполучник, суб'юнкція, ...
  12. Hindi:उपवाक्य संयोजन, उपसंयोग, ...

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