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.”