conjunct — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Either term of a conjunction.

   Synonyms

   coordinand

2. Either term of a conjunctive conjunction.

   Usage

   • Rare

   Examples

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   In English, linking elements are the conjunction and, the disjunction or and the adversative linker but, collectively called COORDINATORS. The units that are coordinated will be called COORDINANDS in this article (CONJUNCTS, when linked by conjunction, DISJUNCTS, when linked by the disjunctive connector).

   Asserting a conjunction would be irrational if the epistemic grounds for one conjunct defeat those for the other, for example when the two conjuncts are logically inconsistent.

3. An adjunct that supplements a sentence with information, connecting the sentence with previous parts of the discourse. Not considered to be an essential part of the propositional content.

Adjective

1. Conjoined.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   conjunctive

   Antonyms

   disjunctdisjunctive

   Examples

   Set A is conjunct with set B.

2. Acting together; collaborative.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Adjective

1. progressing melodically by intervals of a second

   Antonyms

   disjunct

   Examples

   conjunct motion of an ascending scale

2. bound in close association

   Examples

   conjunct influences

   conjunct ideas

3. involving the joint activity of two or more

   Synonyms

   concertedconjunctivecooperativeunited

   Examples

   concerted action

   the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind

   More examples (3)

   the conjunctive focus of political opposition

   a cooperative effort

   a united effort