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DictionaryconjunctionConnecting word
noun

conjunction

kuhn-JUNK-shuhn/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃn/

The joining or coming together of separate things.

The tiles show the conjunction of two nouns through a linking word.

Three interlocking word tiles form the short phrase “cats and dogs.” The central “and” tile visibly joins the two noun tiles, demonstrating a grammatical connecting word rather than merely physical joining.
Etymology
conLatintogether
+junctLatinto join
+ionLatinact or process

The pieces express an act of joining together. In grammar, that joining is performed by a word: a conjunction links words or clauses into a connected expression.

In context

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it is not a conjunction which means you cannot use the word however to join two clauses
How to Use Contrast Words (but, however, nevertheless, although, despite, …)

More examples

  • A conjunction of warm weather and heavy rain encourages mold.
  • The exhibition explores the conjunction of art and science.
  • The new treatment works best in conjunction with physical therapy.

Forms

conjunction · conjunctions

Similar words

union
Emphasizes separate things becoming one unit or whole.
combination
Emphasizes things used or mixed together for a purpose.