Conjunction Definition & Meaning

conjunction
noun
  1. the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable"
  2. the state of being joined together
  3. an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
  4. the grammatical relation between linguistic units (words or phrases or clauses) that are connected by a conjunction
  5. (astronomy) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac
  6. something that joins or connects

Synonyms for conjunction

alignment noun

an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty the spatial property possessed by an arrangement

♫ Rhymes
coincidence noun

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental the quality of occupying the same position or

♫ Rhymes
concurrence noun

agreement of results or opinions acting together, as agents or circumstances or events a state of cooperation the

♫ Rhymes
conjunctive adj

serving or tending to connect involving the joint activity of two or more; "concerted action

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
connective adj

connecting or tending to connect; "connective remarks between chapters"; "connective tissue in animals

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
junction noun

the place where two or more things come together the state of being joined together the shape or manner in which things

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms

"Conjunction" in song lyrics

See how conjunction is used in real songs:

  • "With the padamin I kicks the flavor in ???? conjunction"
    Dan the Automator f/ Poet — Buck Buck
  • "adversative conjunction"
    AOL — AOL
  • "v103 concert conjunction"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with conjunction

See all rhymes for conjunction →

Usage tips for "conjunction"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "conjunction" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for conjunction to find words that pair well.

Use "conjunction" in a verse

Now that you know what "conjunction" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Explore more

♫ Rhymes with conjunction ↔ Synonyms for conjunction 🔬 Words containing conjunction

Frequently asked questions

What does conjunction mean?
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" the state of being joined together an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences the grammatical relation between linguistic units (words or phrases or clauses) that are connected by a conjunction (astronomy) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac something that joins or
What part of speech is conjunction?
Conjunction is a noun.
How many definitions does conjunction have?
Conjunction has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

Explore More Word Tools

Look up another word