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Conjoined: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjoined

 

[ kษ™nหˆdส’ษ”ษชnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical state

Conjoined refers to being joined together, especially in a way that is physically permanent or inseparable. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, particularly when describing conjoined twins, who are physically connected at some part of their bodies.

Synonyms

attached, connected, joined

Examples of usage

  • The doctors studied the conjoined twins to understand their unique anatomy.
  • The conjoined structures are a result of a fusion during early development.
  • Conjoined twins often require specialized medical care.
  • They were born conjoined but underwent successful surgery to separate.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjoined" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conjugado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vereint

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergabung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะปัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚ฤ…czony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๅˆใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conjoint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conjunto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birleลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐํ•ฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุตูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่”ๅˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdruลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั–ะบะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birlษ™ลŸmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conjunto

Etymology

The word 'conjoined' originates from the Latin term 'conjunctus', which is the past participle of 'conjungere', meaning 'to join together'. It comprises the prefix 'con-', meaning 'together', and 'jungere', meaning 'to join'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe things that are unified or physically attached. Over time, its usage has become more specific in medical and biological contexts, particularly regarding the phenomenon of conjoined twins. In modern discussions, the term highlights the challenges and unique experiences faced by individuals who are born conjoined, as medical advancements have allowed more successful interventions and separations than in the past.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,289, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.