conjunction

/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
noun
  1. A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g., and, but, if).
    • In the sentence 'I like tea and coffee,' the word 'and' is a conjunction.
    • She used the conjunction 'or' to offer a choice.
    • Common conjunctions include 'because,' 'although,' and 'while.'
  2. The act of joining or the state of being joined together; combination.
    • The planets appeared in conjunction in the night sky.
    • The conjunction of hard work and talent led to her success.
    • A conjunction of events caused the delay.
  3. An event occurring when two or more celestial bodies appear close together in the sky.
    • Astronomers observed a rare triple conjunction of planets.
    • The moon was in conjunction with Venus last night.
    • A conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is visible every 20 years.
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