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conjunct

/kənˈdʒʌŋkt/

Meanings
  • grammatical term

    A grammatical term used to refer to a word or phrase that connects words, clauses, or phrases in a sentence.

    - "The conjunction 'and' connects two clauses: She sings in the shower, and he plays the guitar."
    - "The conjunction 'but' introduces a contrast: She wanted to go to the party, but her mother forbade her."

Antonyms

disjunct
Variants
List of all variants of conjunct that leads to same result
conjunct , conjuncts
Etymology
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From the Latin conjungere, meaning 'to join together'.


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  1. The word 'conjunction' comes from the Latin word conjungere, which means 'to join together'.

  2. Conjunctions are essential in making complex sentences and expressing relationships between ideas.

  3. The most common coordinating conjunctions in English are 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.


Related Concepts
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  1. coordinating conjunctions: A type of conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank in a sentence.

  2. subordinating conjunctions: A type of conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause, which provides additional information about the main clause.


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Conjunctions have been used in literature and poetry to create connections between ideas and to add rhythm and flow to the language.

How to Memorize "conjunct"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bridge or a link connecting two parts of a sentence. The conjunction acts as the bridge between the parts.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'conjunction' with the word 'connection'. Both words have similar meanings and can help you remember the concept.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each type of conjunction: C for coordinating, S for subordinating.


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