Conjunction: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjunction

 

[ kənˈdʒʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

grammar

a part of speech that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences

Synonyms

combination, joint, union

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,984, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.