noun

conjugation

conjugation

We are learning about verb conjugation in French class.

We are learning about verb conjugation in French class.

The conjugation of 'to be' is irregular.

The conjugation of 'to be' is irregular.

the conjugation of ((a verb)) The conjugation of 'to go' is complex.

Synonyms: inflection (grammar)

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'iugum' (yoke). The idea is 'yoking together' a verb stem and its ending.

Think of 'joining' a verb to its different endings for person, tense, etc. Note the similar root to 'conjunction'.

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