noun
conjugation
Conjugation (noun) means the act of coming together, or the state of being joined.
noun
1
The act of coming together, or the state of being joined.
2
(biology) A brief joining of two organisms, especially in order to reproduce.
3
(dated) Sex between a husband and wife.
4
(grammar) A group that verbs in some languages fall into, based on how their endings change.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin coniugātiō (“combining, connecting; conjugation”), from coniugō (“join, unite together”). Equivalent to conjugate + -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for conjugation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of conjugation?
"conjugation" (noun) means the act of coming together, or the state of being joined.
What is another word for conjugation?
Other words for "conjugation" include coupling, colligation, pairing, conjunction, junction, union.
What are the different meanings of conjugation?
"conjugation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of coming together, or the state of being joined; 2. (biology) A brief joining of two organisms, especially in order to reproduce; 3. (dated) Sex between a husband and wife.
