conjugation

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con·ju·ga·tion | \ ˌkän-jə-ˈgā-shən

Definition of conjugation

1a : a schematic arrangement of the inflectional forms of a verb

b : verb inflection

c : a class of verbs having the same type of inflectional forms the weak conjugation

d : a set of the simple or derivative inflectional forms of a verb especially in Sanskrit or the Semitic languages the causative conjugation

2 : the act of conjugating : the state of being conjugated

3a : fusion of usually similar gametes with ultimate union of their nuclei and sexual reproduction that occurs in most fungi and in some algae (such as green algae)

b : temporary cytoplasmic union with exchange of nuclear material that is the usual sexual process in ciliated protozoans

c : the one-way transfer of DNA between bacteria in cellular contact

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a lesson on French verb conjugation

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