conjunction
Translation
conjunction, combination, co-occurrence
Examples
And, but, and or are common conjunctions.
And, but, and or are common conjunctions.
The event was a conjunction of talent and opportunity.
The event was a conjunction of talent and opportunity.
Grammar Patterns
((in conjunction with sth.)) together with (sth.) The project was done in conjunction with another team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connector, link, union
Etymology
From Latin con- ('together') + jungere ('to join'). Literally 'a joining together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'junction' on a road where things 'join' together. A conjunction joins words or sentences.