conjunction

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A word such as 'and', 'but', or 'because' that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.

   In the sentence 'I stayed home because it rained', 'because' is a conjunction.

2. 2
   noun

   A combination of two or more things happening together.

   The festival was held in conjunction with the city's anniversary.

3. 3
   noun

   The moment when two planets or stars appear close together in the sky.

   The conjunction of Venus and Mars was clearly visible last night.

From Old French conjonction, from Latin coniūnctiō (“joining”), from coniungere (“to join”).

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