conjunction

Meanings

• Function word

  A word that combines words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

  - "He is tall and strong, but kind as well."
  - "The sun rises in the east and sets in the west."
  - "She is an excellent student, yet sometimes forgets to study."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

connection , union

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conjunction
connection , direction

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Variants

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conjunction , conjunctional , conjunctionally , conjunctions , coordinating conjunction , coordinating conjunctions , inferior conjunction , inferior conjunctions , superior conjunction , superior conjunctions , in conjunction with , subordinating conjunction

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Etymology

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From Old French 'conjunxion', from Latin 'coniungere' meaning 'to join together'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in English that can be made using only the letters in the word 'conjunction' is 'conjunctive'.

2. The term 'conjunction' is also used in astronomy to refer to the coming together of two celestial bodies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coordinating conjunction: A type of conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

2. Subordinating conjunction: A type of conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of unequal grammatical rank, such as 'although', 'because', 'if', 'since', 'that', and 'when'.

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Culture

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In literature, conjunctions have been used to create complex and intricate sentence structures, such as those found in the works of William Faulkner and James Joyce.

How to Memorize "conjunction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bridge connecting two sides of a river. Conjunctions act like bridges, connecting words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conjunction' with the idea of 'connecting' or 'joining'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cook And Eat' to remember the common coordinating conjunctions: 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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