adj

conjoined

Conjoined (adj) means Joined or fused together physically, as with conjoined twins. Example: “The hospital successfully separated the conjoined twins after a long operation.”

adj

Joined or fused together physically, as with conjoined twins.

"The hospital successfully separated the conjoined twins after a long operation."

United or bound together, especially in a relationship or partnership.

"Their fates felt conjoined after years of working side by side."

How to use conjoined

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPhysically joined together, or closely linked/united.

Common pairings

conjoined twins

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Etymology

From conjoin + -ed.

Rhymes for conjoined

lined mined gained joined ruined pained refined stained defined trained drained chained

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conjoined” mean?

The word “conjoined” means joined or fused together physically, as with conjoined twins. In plain terms, physically joined together, or closely linked/united.

How do you use “conjoined” in a sentence?

Here is “conjoined” used in a sentence: “The hospital successfully separated the conjoined twins after a long operation.”

What part of speech is “conjoined”?

“Conjoined” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “conjoined” have?

“Conjoined” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: joined or fused together physically, as with conjoined twins.