conjugation
Translation
conjugation
Examples
We learned the verb conjugations in French class.
We learned the verb conjugations in French class.
Bacterial conjugation is a way to transfer genetic material.
Bacterial conjugation is a way to transfer genetic material.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) conjugations the different forms of a verb We learned the verb conjugations in French class.
Similar Words
Synonyms (grammar): inflection, declension (for nouns)
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'jugum' (yoke). The idea is of 'yoking together' a verb with its subject (person, number, etc.).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con' (together) and 'jug' (like a junction) - it's about joining a verb stem with different endings.