Conjunction
kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsA word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən
A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.
She used the conjunction 'but' to introduce a contrasting idea.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building with LEGOs. A conjunction is like the little connector pieces that hold different blocks together. For example, 'and' is like a connector: 'I like apples and bananas.' It connects two things!
👶 For kids: A word that puts other words together, like 'and' or 'but'.
More Examples
The sentence contains a coordinating conjunction: 'and'.
Learning about conjunctions is important for understanding how sentences are structured.
How It's Used
"The conjunction 'and' joins two independent clauses."
"The author skillfully employed conjunctions to build complex sentence structures."
The act or instance of two or more things occurring or existing together.
kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən
The occurrence of events or conditions in space or time.
The astronomers observed a rare conjunction of the planets.
💡 Simply: Imagine two stars appearing close together in the night sky. That close meeting is like a conjunction – things happening at the same time or in the same place.
👶 For kids: When two things are close together or happen at the same time.
More Examples
The artist captured the emotional conjunction of the characters.
A solar conjunction occurs when Earth and another planet are aligned on the same side of the sun.
How It's Used
"The conjunction of Venus and Jupiter was visible in the evening sky."
"The astrologer noted the conjunction of the planets in the birth chart."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Latin *coniunctiō* ('a joining together'), from *coniungere* ('to join together'), from *con-* ('together') + *iungere* ('to join').
The term 'conjunction' has been used in grammar since the 14th century. Its usage has been consistent across centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a 'junction' - where things meet. A conjunction connects words, phrases or clauses to each other.
Word Origin
"to join together"