Conjunction

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

Definitions of conjunction

noun a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat apples and oranges.

A2 She went to the store to buy milk and bread.

B1 I will go to the party if I finish my homework.

B2 He enjoys both playing soccer and watching basketball.

C1 The conjunction of the two events caused chaos in the city.

C2 The conjunction of art and technology is evident in his innovative designs.

adjective relating to or functioning as a conjunction

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a red and blue conjunction of stars in the sky.

A2 She used a simple conjunction of words to form a sentence.

B1 The artist created a beautiful conjunction of colors in the painting.

B2 The novel was praised for its unique conjunction of plot twists.

C1 The scientist discovered a rare conjunction of elements in the lab experiment.

C2 The chef's signature dish featured a complex conjunction of flavors.

Examples of conjunction in a Sentence

formal In English grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

informal I used a conjunction to join the two independent clauses in my sentence.

slang You gotta use a conjunction to make your writing flow better.

figurative The conjunction of hard work and determination led to her success.

Grammatical Forms of conjunction

past tense

conjoined

plural

conjunctions

comparative

more conjunction

superlative

most conjunction

present tense

conjoins

future tense

will conjoin

perfect tense

have conjoined

continuous tense

is conjoining

singular

conjunction

positive degree

conjunction

infinitive

to conjoin

gerund

conjoining

participle

conjoined

Origin and Evolution of conjunction

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'conjunction' originated from the Latin word 'conjunctionem', which is derived from the past participle of 'conjugare' meaning 'to join together'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'conjunction' has retained its original meaning of joining things together, but its usage has expanded to include a grammatical term for connecting words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.