Conjunction
11 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause, or an instance of two or more events occurring at the same time or place. Represents connection or co-occurrence.
“In grammar, words like 'and', 'but', and 'or' function as conjunctions linking sentence elements.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
Syllables
con·junc·tion
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Wordle
Contains the CONJ- prefix; features -TION ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 22 points; strong word with high-value J (8 points)
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