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conjunct

 

[ kənˈdʒʌŋkt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

grammar term

A conjunct is a word that joins together sentences, clauses, or words. It functions to create a connection between different parts of a sentence, indicating relationships like addition, contrast, or cause.

Synonyms

connector, joining word, link

Examples of usage

  • He didn't see her, yet he felt her presence.
  • She loves ice cream, and he loves cake.
  • I will go to the store, but I will be back soon.
Context #2 | Verb

mathematical

To conjunct means to combine or connect two or more elements together. In mathematics and logic, it often refers to the process of creating a conjunction.

Synonyms

combine, join, link

Examples of usage

  • To solve the equation, we need to conjunct these terms.
  • The two variables conjunct to yield a new function.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjunct" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjunção

🇮🇳 संयोजन

🇩🇪 Verbindung

🇮🇩 menghubungkan

🇺🇦 з'єднувати

🇵🇱 złączenie

🇯🇵 接続する

🇫🇷 conjonction

🇪🇸 conjunción

🇹🇷 bağlamak

🇰🇷 접합하다

🇸🇦 ربط

🇨🇿 konjunkce

🇸🇰 konjunkcia

🇨🇳 连接

🇸🇮 povezava

🇮🇸 tengja

🇰🇿 байланыс

🇬🇪 კავშირი

🇦🇿 birleştirmək

🇲🇽 conjunción

Etymology

The word 'conjunct' originates from the Latin 'coniungere', which means 'to join together'. It is a combination of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'iungere' meaning 'to join'. This Latin root has been adopted into English, maintaining its focus on the concept of joining or connecting elements. In English grammar, conjunctions have been a fundamental part of language, helping to form complex sentences since the language's early development. The idea of conjunction is also significant in logic and mathematics where it denotes the combination of propositions. The evolution of its usage reflects its essential role in communication and reasoning.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,241, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.