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conjunct

/ˈkɑn.dʒʌŋkt/ adjective

Latin root: conjunctus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about conjunct at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Progressing melodically by intervals of a second.
    conjunct motion of an ascending scale
  2. Bound in close association.
    conjunct influences
  3. Involving the joint activity of two or more.
    concerted action

Origin

From Latin conjunctus, the perfect past participle of conjungō. Doublet of conjoint. See conjoin.

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