Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • J

     8

   • U

     1

   • G

     2

   • A

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

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

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conjugation

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of conjugation as a noun in grammar, biology, and genetics. See examples of conjugation in sentences and word history.

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

   writingexplained.org › grammar-dictionary › conjugation

   • Cached

   Conjugation is the changing of a verb’s form to express a different person, number, tense, aspect, or gender. Learn how to conjugate verbs in English with regular and irregular verbs, and see examples of different tenses and aspects.

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Conjugation is the way in which verbs change their forms in different languages and tenses. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of conjugation with examples from various sources.

5. byjus.com › english › verb-conjugationVerb Conjugation - Definition, How It Works and Examples - BYJU'S

   byjus.com › english › verb-conjugation

   • Cached

   Learn what verb conjugation is and how to conjugate verbs according to person, number, mood and tense in English. See tables, examples and practice questions to master the skill of verb conjugation.

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

   grammarbrain.com › conjugation

   • Cached

   Nov 11, 2022 · Conjugation is the process of changing a verb to fit in a sentence based on tense, mood, number, person, or voice. Learn how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in English with examples and explanations.

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Conjugation is the way in which verbs change their forms in different languages or tenses. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of conjugation with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

   www.thoughtco.com › what-is-conjugation-grammar-1689789

   • Cached

   Jun 2, 2019 · Conjugation is the inflection of verbs for person, number, tense, and mood. Learn how to conjugate verbs in English and other languages, and see the difference between regular and irregular verbs.

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Conjugation is the inflection of verbs for person, number, tense, voice, mood, etc. or the union of gametes or cells in sexual reproduction. Learn more about the grammar, biology and chemistry meanings of conjugation with Collins English Dictionary.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONJUGATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

    • Cached

    Conjugate means to list the forms of a verb in a particular order, showing its tenses, number, and voice. Learn how to conjugate verbs in English and other languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › conjugationCONJUGATION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    www.dictionary.com › browse › conjugation

    • Cached

    Conjugation is the inflection of verbs for person, number, tense, voice, mood, etc. Learn about the different types of conjugation in grammar, biology, chemistry and more with Dictionary.com.