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Definition conjunction in American English

conjunction noun

noun
/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃ(ə)n/
1

a word such as 'and', 'but', 'because', or 'when' that joins words, groups, phrases, and sentences. For example in the sentence 'The police have not revealed the details and we don't know when they will', 'and' and 'when' are conjunctions.

Synonyms and related words
albeit although and
2

a combination of two or more things

Example

The conjunction of computers and communications is perhaps the most important aspect of information technology.

Synonyms and related words
mixture blend combination
Example

a conjunction of favorable political and economic circumstances

Synonyms and related words
mixture blend combination
Definition conjunction in American English