conjunction

/kɑnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A word or phrase that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, indicating the relationship between them.

“The writer used a conjunction to connect the two clauses in the sentence.”

2. verb

To join or connect things, such as words, phrases, or clauses.

“The editor conjunctioned the two paragraphs to create a cohesive narrative.”

3. function word

A word that has a grammatical function, such as connecting words or clauses in a sentence.

“The conjunction ‘and’ is a function word used to connect words or phrases in a sentence.”

4. logic

A logical operator that combines two or more statements to form a compound statement.

“The logical conjunction of the two statements resulted in a true conclusion.”

Synonyms

  • connector
  • joiner
  • link

Antonyms

  • disjunction
  • separation