Chemical Bonding Terms

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

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

• The Spanish verb 'hablar' undergoes a different conjugation for each subject pronoun.
• I struggle with conjugation when learning a new language.
• I need to brush up on my verb conjugation before the test.
• Conjugation is like solving a puzzle, fitting each verb form into its proper place.

noun the force or power that drives something away or resists its approach

• The repulsion between the two charged particles caused them to move apart.
• I can't stand the repulsion I feel towards that person.
• The repulsion I have for that movie is off the charts.
• The repulsion I feel towards injustice fuels my activism.

verb to be closely related or connected

adjective closely related or connected

• The two families were affined through marriage.
• They're affined because their siblings are married.
• They're like family, affined by marriage.
• Their friendship was so strong, they were affined in spirit.