conjunction meaning

conjunction means 'a word that connects other words or groups of words'.

conjunction :

connector, link

noun

▪ "And" is a common conjunction.

▪ "And" is a common connector.

▪ Use a conjunction to join the sentences.

▪ Use a connector to join the sentences.

paraphrasing

▪ union – joining

▪ combination – linking

▪ merger – joining

▪ junction – meeting point

conjunction

Pronunciation

conjunction [kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən]

The stress is on 'junc' and sounds like 'kuhn-juhngk-shuhn'.

Common phrases and grammar about conjunction

conjunction - Common meaning

noun
connector, link

Part of Speech Changes for "conjunction"

▪ conjunctive (adjective) – relating to joining

▪ conjunctively (adverb) – in a way that joins

Common Expressions with "conjunction"

▪ coordinating conjunction – a word that joins equal parts

▪ subordinating conjunction – a word that joins unequal parts

▪ conjunction of ideas – linking of thoughts

▪ in conjunction with – together with

Important examples of conjunction in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, conjunction is often used to mean a word that links phrases or clauses.

▪The sentence uses a conjunction to connect ideas.
▪The sentence uses a connector to link ideas.

Example of a confusing word: contraction (a shortened form of a word)

▪The sentence uses a contraction to connect ideas.
▪The sentence uses a shortened form to link ideas.
"Conjunction" refers to words like "and," "but," and "or," which are used to link phrases, clauses, or words. In "The sentence uses a conjunction to connect ideas," the grammar is correct because conjunctions are specifically meant for linking. "Contraction," however, refers to the shortening of words, such as "can't" for "cannot." Using "contraction" in this context is incorrect because contractions do not serve the purpose of linking ideas. Therefore, "conjunction" is the correct choice here.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, conjunction is tested by asking which word correctly links sentences or clauses.

▪Choose the correct conjunction to join the clauses.
▪Choose the correct connector to join the clauses.

conjunction

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

in conjunction with

'together with', used when things or people work together.

▪The project was completed in conjunction with the local team.
▪The project was completed together with the local team.

conjunction fallacy

a mistake where people think specific conditions are more probable than a single one.

▪Be aware of the conjunction fallacy in decision-making.
▪Be aware of the mistake in thinking specific conditions are more likely.

Differences between similar words and conjunction

conjunction

,

union

differences

Conjunction is used for words linking sentences, while union is often used for groups joining together.

conjunction
▪Use a conjunction to connect the clauses.
▪Use a connector to link the clauses.
union
▪The union of the two companies was successful.
▪The joining of the two companies was successful.
conjunction

Words with the same origin as conjunction

The origin of conjunction

The word conjunction comes from the Latin 'coniunctio', meaning 'joining together'.

Word structure

It has the prefix con (together), root junct (join), and suffix ion (noun), meaning 'joining together'.

Words with the same origin

The root of conjunction is junct (join). Words with the same root include junction (meeting point), adjunct (added part), disjunction (separation).

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