conjunction

con·junc·tion

noun \kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən\

Definition of CONJUNCTION

1

: the act or an instance of conjoining : the state of being conjoined : combination <working in conjunction with state and local authorities>

2

: occurrence together in time or space : concurrence

3

a : the apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac

b : a configuration in which two celestial bodies have their least apparent separation

4

: an uninflected linguistic form that joins together sentences, clauses, phrases, or words

5

: a complex sentence in logic true if and only if each of its components is true — see truth table table

— con·junc·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— con·junc·tion·al·ly adverb

Examples of CONJUNCTION

1. Some common conjunctions are “and,” “but,” and “although.”
2. <the conjunction of the two major highways creates a massive influx of cars into the city>

First Known Use of CONJUNCTION

14th century

Related to CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

confluence, convergence, convergency, meeting

Antonyms

divergence

Related Words

combination, combining, connecting, connection, consolidation, coupling, joining, junction, juncture, linking, merging, unification, union

Rhymes with CONJUNCTION

malfunction