Conjunction: meaning, definitions and examples
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conjunction
[ kənˈdʒʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n ]
use in sentence
a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g., and, but, if)
Synonyms
connecting word, connector, linker
Examples of usage
- Jack and Jill went up the hill.
- I would go for a walk but it's raining outside.
- If it rains, bring an umbrella.
grammar
a part of speech that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The conjunction 'and' connects the two sentences.
Translations
Translations of the word "conjunction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conjunção
🇮🇳 समुच्चयबोधक
🇩🇪 Konjunktion
🇮🇩 konjungsi
🇺🇦 сполучник
🇵🇱 spójnik
🇯🇵 接続詞 (せつぞくし)
🇫🇷 conjonction
🇪🇸 conjunción
🇹🇷 bağlaç
🇰🇷 접속사
🇸🇦 حرف عطف
🇨🇿 spojka
🇸🇰 spojka
🇨🇳 连词 (liáncí)
🇸🇮 veznik
🇮🇸 samtenging
🇰🇿 жалғаулық
🇬🇪 კავშირი
🇦🇿 bağlayıcı
🇲🇽 conjunción
Word origin
The word 'conjunction' comes from the Latin word 'conjunctionem', which means 'a joining together'. The use of conjunctions in language dates back to ancient times, with early examples found in Latin and Greek texts. Conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting words, phrases, and clauses to create coherent and meaningful sentences.