Conjugation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑn.dʒəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of conjugation

noun a variation of a verb in a language that indicates tense, person, number, aspect, mood, or voice

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning the basics of verb conjugation in my Spanish class.

A2 She struggles with the conjugation of irregular verbs in French.

B1 The teacher emphasized the importance of proper conjugation in forming sentences.

B2 The student's conjugation of the verb 'to be' was flawless.

C1 His advanced knowledge of verb conjugation allowed him to speak fluently in multiple languages.

C2 The linguist's research focused on the historical development of verb conjugation in different languages.

adjective related to the combination of elements in a group or set

Example Sentences

A1 In Spanish class, we learned about regular verb conjugation.

A2 She struggled with the conjugation of irregular verbs in French.

B1 The students were tested on their ability to use correct verb conjugation in German.

B2 The conjugation of verbs in Latin can be quite complex.

C1 His mastery of verb conjugation in multiple languages impressed the linguistics professor.

C2 The author's intricate use of verb conjugation added depth to the novel.

Examples of conjugation in a Sentence

formal The Spanish verb 'hablar' undergoes a different conjugation for each subject pronoun.

informal I struggle with conjugation when learning a new language.

slang I need to brush up on my verb conjugation before the test.

figurative Conjugation is like solving a puzzle, fitting each verb form into its proper place.

Grammatical Forms of conjugation

past tense

conjugated

plural

conjugations

comparative

more conjugated

superlative

most conjugated

present tense

conjugate

future tense

will conjugate

perfect tense

have conjugated

continuous tense

conjugating

singular

conjugation

positive degree

conjugated

infinitive

to conjugate

gerund

conjugating

participle

conjugating

Origin and Evolution of conjugation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'conjugation' originated from the Latin word 'conjugatio', which means 'joining together'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in grammar to refer to the inflection of verbs to indicate tense, mood, person, and number. Over time, the term 'conjugation' has been adopted in various fields such as biology, chemistry, and linguistics to describe the joining or pairing of elements.