and
UK: ænd | US: ænd
Definition
conj. used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a list or sequence
conj. used to introduce an additional comment or explanation
conj. used to connect repeated ideas for emphasis
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Etymology
The word "and" originates from Old English and, ond, which evolved from Proto-Germanic andi (meaning "in addition, also"). It shares roots with Old Norse enn, Gothic and, and Old High German anti. Its function as a conjunction has remained remarkably stable across centuries, reflecting its fundamental role in linking ideas. Unlike many words, "and" resists morphemic division because it is a grammatical particle with a unified history rather than a compound or derived form.
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