conjunction
UK: kənˈdʒʌŋkʃ(ə)n | US: kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən
n. a word used to connect clauses, sentences, or words (e.g., "and," "but").
n. the act or instance of joining; combination.
n. (astronomy) the alignment of celestial bodies.
Derived from Latin coniunctio, from coniungere ("to join together"), combining con- (intensive prefix meaning "together") and iungere ("to join"). The root junct appears in related words like "junction" and "adjunct." Over time, "conjunction" evolved to grammatical and astronomical contexts, retaining its core idea of connection.
"And" is a common coordinating conjunction.
The conjunction of two events led to unexpected results.
Jupiter and Saturn will be in close conjunction tonight.
She used a conjunction to link the two independent clauses.
The project succeeded due to the conjunction of teamwork and innovation.