Conjunction Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of CONJUNCTION

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1

grammar

:

a word that joins together sentences, clauses, phrases, or words

• Some common conjunctions are “and,” “but,” and “although.”

2

formal

:

a situation in which two or more things happen at the same time or in the same place

• an unfortunate conjunction [=_concurrence_] of events

in conjunction with

formal

:

in combination with

:

together with

• The concert will be held in conjunction with the festival.
• The medicine is typically used in conjunction with other treatments.