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conjunct

Definition of conjunct

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒʌŋ(k)t/
  • joined together, combined, or associated.
  • Music relating to the movement of a melody between adjacent notes of the scale.
  • Astrology in conjunction with: Moon conjunct Jupiter

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒndʒʌŋ(k)t/
  • each of two or more things which are joined or associated.
  • Logic each of the terms of a conjunctive proposition.
  • Grammar an adverbial whose function is to join two sentences or other discourse units (e.g. however, anyway, in the first place).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin conjunctus, past participle of conjungere 'join together' (see conjoin)

Grammar

A type of adverbial used to show the connection between a sentence and an earlier sentence. Common conjuncts include:

above allagainalsoanyhow/anyway
besidesconsequentlyfinallyfirst for
examplefurthermorehoweverin addition
in conclusionin contrastlast(ly)likewise
moreoverneverthelessnextotherwise
rathersimilarlysostill then
thereforethoughthusyet
See also building a text.

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