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   conjugation

   /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the variation of the form of a verb in an inflected language such as Latin, by which the voice, mood, tense, number, and person are identified: "it was the conjugation of verbs he found most difficult"
   • ▪ the class in which a verb is put according to the manner of this variation: "a past participle of the first conjugation"
   • 2. the temporary union of two bacteria or unicellular organisms for the exchange of genetic material: "immunity may be transferable by conjugation to other bacterial strains"
   • ▪ the fusion of two gametes, especially when they are of a similar size.
   • ▪ the combination of two substances: "toxic compounds eliminated from the body by conjugation with glutathione"
   • ▪ the sharing of electron density between nearby multiple bonds in a molecule.
   • ▪ the solution of a problem by transforming it into an equivalent problem of a different form, solving this, and then reversing the transformation.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in conjugation (sense 1)): from Latin conjugatio(n-), from conjugare ‘join together’ (see conjugate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. conjugational adjective

   Scrabble Points: 21

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONJUGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONJUGATION definition: 1. a group of verbs that conjugate in the same way 2. the way in which you conjugate a verb 3. a…. Learn more.

3. writingexplained.org › grammar-dictionary › conjugationWhat is Conjugation? Definition, Examples of Verb Conjugation

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   Conjugation definition: Conjugation is the changing of a verb’s form to express a different person, number, tense, aspect, or gender. In order to communicate in more than one tone, verbs must be conjugated.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conjugationConjugation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONJUGATION is a schematic arrangement of the inflectional forms of a verb. How to use conjugation in a sentence.

5. grammarbrain.com › conjugationWhat is Conjugation? (Definition, Examples, Grammar)

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   Nov 11, 2022 · Conjugation is basically used to change the verb in a way that it appropriately fits in a sentence. Conjugating a verb expresses a different tense, mood, number, or person ( subject ). Using the infinitive (base) form of a verb at all places would make context ambiguous.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › conjugated-verbsWhat Is a Conjugated Verb? | YourDictionary

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   Aug 29, 2016 · Conjugated verbs are verbs which have been changed to communicate one or more of the following: person, number, gender, tense, aspect, mood, or voice. Those will be explained in detail in just a moment: but first, here's an example of the irregular verb "break" conjugated in several different ways.

7. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-conjugation-grammar-1689789Definition of Conjugation in English Grammar - ThoughtCo

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   Jun 2, 2019 · "Conjugation means breaking a verb down into its different forms to show person, number, tense, and voice." "All verbs have three basic forms, which are called their principal parts . From these basic forms, you can make up the tense of any verb.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONJUGATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONJUGATION meaning: 1. a group of verbs that conjugate in the same way 2. the way in which you conjugate a verb 3. a…. Learn more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › conjugationCONJUGATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a joining, union, or conjunction. a type of sexual reproduction in ciliate protozoans involving the temporary union of two individuals and the subsequent migration and fusion of the gametic nuclei. (in bacteria) the direct transfer of DNA between two cells that are temporarily joined.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONJUGATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Jul 16, 2016 · noun. 1. grammar. a. inflection of a verb for person, number, tense, voice, mood, etc. b. the complete set of the inflections of a given verb. 2. a joining, union, or conjunction. 3. a type of sexual reproduction in ciliate protozoans involving the temporary union of two individuals and the subsequent migration and fusion of the gametic nuclei. 4.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › conjugationCollins English Conjugations | Definitions, Translations, Example...

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    Collins English verb conjugations will show you all the main verb forms you will need to use in English. Type any English verb form in the search box and all tenses and verb forms for every person of this verb will be displayed.