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Conjunct

/ˈkɑn.dʒʌŋkt/ · noun

Meaning

(logic, linguistics) Either term of a conjunction..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (logic, linguistics) Either term of a conjunction.
  2. (linguistics, rare) Either term of a conjunctive conjunction.
  3. (linguistics) An adjunct that supplements a sentence with information, connecting the sentence with previous parts of the discourse. Not considered to be an essential part of the propositional content.
  4. Conjoined.
  5. Acting together; collaborative.

Example Sentences

In English, linking elements are the conjunction and, the disjunction or and the adversative linker but, collectively called COORDINATORS. The units that are coordinated will be called COORDINANDS in this article (CONJUNCTS, when linked by conjunction, DISJUNCTS, when linked by the disjunctive connector).
Asserting a conjunction would be irrational if the epistemic grounds for one conjunct defeat those for the other, for example when the two conjuncts are logically inconsistent.
Set A is conjunct with set B.

Synonyms for conjunct

coordinandconjunctivejointcooperativeconcertedcombinedunited

Antonyms for conjunct

disjunctdisjunctive

Related Words

unitedconcertedcombinedcooperativejointconjunctiveplutouranusconjunctiondisjunctivesubcontrarysubjunctionadjunctiveinclusive ordisjunctdisjunctioncorrelativesentence connectiveconjoincontradictory

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does conjunct mean?

Conjunct means (logic, linguistics) Either term of a conjunction..

What is a synonym for conjunct?

Common synonyms include coordinand, conjunctive, joint, cooperative.

What is the opposite of conjunct?

Possible antonyms include disjunct, disjunctive.

How do you use conjunct in a sentence?

In English, linking elements are the conjunction and, the disjunction or and the adversative linker but, collectively called COORDINATORS. The units that are coordinated will be called COORDINANDS in this article (CONJUNCTS, when linked by conjunction, DISJUNCTS, when linked by the disjunctive connector).

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