What does conjugation mean?
Conjugation means The coming together of things; a union..
Conjugation
/ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The coming together of things; a union..
Definitions by Sense
- The coming together of things; a union.
- (biology) The temporary fusion of organisms, especially as part of sexual reproduction.
- (law) Sexual relations within marriage.
- (grammar) In some languages, one of several classifications of verbs categorized into distinct classes based on the specific inflectional patterns they exhibit.
- (grammar) The act or process of conjugating a verb.
- (grammar) The product of that act: the conjugated forms of a verb, collected into a list or recitation.
- (grammar, sometimes proscribed) The inflection of nouns or other words besides verbs; a declension.
- (chemistry) A system of delocalized orbitals consisting of alternating single bonds and double bonds.
Example Sentences
In ſo moche that if any verbe be of the thyꝛde coniugation / I ſet out all his rotes and tenſes[…]
Meronym: principal parts
Nouns ending in a vowel other than a, which do not conform to any phonological pattern of noun conjugation, do not decline.
Synonyms for conjugation
Antonyms for conjugation
Related Words
Word Forms
- conjugations
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for conjugation?
Common synonyms include coupling, pairing, sexual union, mating.
What is the opposite of conjugation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use conjugation in a sentence?
In ſo moche that if any verbe be of the thyꝛde coniugation / I ſet out all his rotes and tenſes[…]
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