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conjunction

/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of joining, or condition of being joined.

Examples :

"The conjunction of the two roads created a traffic jam. "
grammar language

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Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration intercourse

intercourse noun

/ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/

Communication, conversation.

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration proposition

proposition noun

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

"My teacher made a proposition for a new class project: a school-wide recycling drive. "

Illustration propositions

propositions noun

/ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃənz/ /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənz/

The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

"The teacher asked us to write down five propositions for improving our school's recycling program. "

Illustration longitude

longitude noun

/-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑndʒəˌtud/

Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.

"My brother's new job is in a city with a longitude of 120 degrees east. "

Illustration alignment

alignment noun

[əˈɫaɪnmənt]

An arrangement of items in a line.

"The alignment of the students' desks in the classroom made it easier for the teacher to circulate. "

Illustration sentences

sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration spectacular

spectacular noun

/spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/

A spectacular display.

"The fireworks display was a spectacular. "

Illustration proximity

proximity noun

/pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/

Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

"The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor."

Illustration passionate

passionate noun

/ˈpæʃənət/

A passionate individual.

"Her passion for baking was a powerful motivating force. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "