conjunction — a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
Example Sentences
- My English teacher said 'but' is a conjunction, but I thought it was just a word that makes me sound indecisive.
- The conjunction of my alarm not working and my roommate's loud snoring created the perfect recipe for oversleeping.
- In conjunction with the marketing team, we developed a comprehensive strategy for the product launch.
conjunction
NOUN[/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/]
a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
The conjunction 'and' links two simple words into one clear sentence.
At every junction, conjunctions function!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conjunctio', derived from 'conjungere' meaning 'to join together'. The word combines 'con-' (with/together) and 'jungere' (to join), referring to words that join clauses or sentences.
Breakdown
con- (together) + junct (join, from Latin jungere) + -ion (noun suffix) = conjunction
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My English teacher said 'but' is a conjunction, but I thought it was just a word that makes me sound indecisive.”
“The conjunction of my alarm not working and my roommate's loud snoring created the perfect recipe for oversleeping.”
“In conjunction with the marketing team, we developed a comprehensive strategy for the product launch.”
“The rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn was visible to amateur astronomers last night.”
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