conjunction
gb/kənd͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən/ us/kənd͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 6900
kötőszó, egybeesés, együttműködés, valamivel együtt, együttállás, konjunkció, logikai ÉS
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
kötőszó
B1
Vzorec užití:
a conjunction like ["and" / "but"]
In the sentence "I wanted to go, but it was raining", the word "but" is a conjunction.
Az „El akartam menni, de esett az eső” mondatban a „de” szó kötőszó.
You can connect these two ideas with the conjunction "and".
Ezt a két gondolatot összekapcsolhatod az „és” kötőszóval.
Students often forget to add a conjunction when they join two full clauses.
The teacher asked us to underline every conjunction in the paragraph.
A coordinating conjunction joins two parts that are equally important in the sentence.
Učební příklady
"And" is a very common conjunction.
Az „és” nagyon gyakori kötőszó.
Use a conjunction to join these two sentences.
Használj kötőszót a két mondat összekapcsolásához.
In this sentence, the word "or" is a conjunction.
She wrote two clauses but forgot the conjunction.
Circle each conjunction in the text.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes call any small function word a "conjunction", including prepositions (e.g., calling "to" in "go to school" a conjunction). Another mistake is overusing conjunctions to make very long sentences instead of separating ideas into two sentences.
Význam
word that joins sentence parts
Kolokace
coordinating conjunction
|subordinating conjunction
|correlative conjunction
|use a conjunction
|link clauses with a conjunction
|omit the conjunction
Synonyma
linking word (Less technical and more descriptive; often used in teaching children.)
|
connective (Common in grammar and discourse analysis; can also refer to other linking words, not only conjunctions.)
Antonyma
punctuation (Contrasts with using a word to link; punctuation marks like commas or semicolons can separate or link clauses without a conjunction.)
Témata
language
|education
|communication
Definice
A word like "and", "but", or "or" that joins words or parts of a sentence.
A word such as "and", "but", or "or" that connects words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
in conjunction with [something]
The new drug should be taken only in conjunction with a healthy diet.
Az új gyógyszert csak egészséges étrenddel együtt szabad szedni.
The success of the project resulted from a fortunate conjunction of circumstances.
A projekt sikere a körülmények szerencsés egybeesésének volt köszönhető.
This software is designed to be used in conjunction with the main database.
Several agencies are working in close conjunction to manage the crisis.
The treatment works best in conjunction with regular exercise.
Učební příklady
He uses this app in conjunction with his calendar.
Ezt az alkalmazást a naptárával együtt használja.
The two companies work in conjunction with each other.
A két vállalat együttműködik egymással.
These tools are very strong when used in conjunction with training.
Her talent and hard work, in conjunction with good timing, brought success.
The medicine is taken in conjunction with plenty of water.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "in conjunction with" with "in connection with". "In conjunction with" means "together with" (used at the same time or for the same purpose), while "in connection with" often means "related to" or "about" something.
Význam
two or more things together
Kolokace
in conjunction with
|a conjunction of circumstances
|used in conjunction with
|working in close conjunction
|rare conjunction of events
|operate in conjunction with
Synonyma
combination (Very close in meaning, but slightly more general and less formal-sounding than "conjunction".)
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coincidence (Focuses more on things happening at the same time by chance, while "conjunction" can be planned or functional.)
Antonyma
separation (Opposite because it describes things being kept apart rather than acting or occurring together.)
Témata
business
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A situation where two or more things happen or are used together.
The occurrence, combination, or joining of two or more events, actions, conditions, or things at the same time or for the same purpose.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
együttállás
B2
konjunkció
C1
Vzorec užití:
a conjunction of [two planets / the Moon and a planet]
Tomorrow there will be a spectacular conjunction of Venus and Jupiter just after sunset.
Holnap napnyugta után látványos együttállás lesz a Vénusz és a Jupiter között.
The last time these three planets were in such a close conjunction was over 400 years ago.
Ez a három bolygó legutóbb több mint 400 éve volt ilyen szoros együttállásban.
Clouds prevented us from seeing the exact moment of the conjunction.
Astronomers gathered at the observatory to photograph the lunar conjunction.
The conjunction of Mars with the Moon was clearly visible to the naked eye.
Učební příklady
We stayed up late to watch the conjunction of the Moon and Venus.
Sokáig fennmaradtunk, hogy megnézzük a Hold és a Vénusz együttállását.
This conjunction of two bright planets will not happen again for many years.
Sok évig nem lesz újra ilyen együttállás a két fényes bolygó között.
The teacher showed us photos of a conjunction in the night sky.
A rare conjunction of three planets happened last month.
Many people went outside to see the conjunction just after dark.
Častá chyba:
Learners may mistakenly think that during a conjunction the bodies are physically very close in space, when it actually refers to how they appear from Earth, not their real distance.
Význam
astronomical bodies aligned in sky
Kolokace
a rare conjunction
|planetary conjunction
|lunar conjunction
|observe the conjunction
|in conjunction with Jupiter
|exact conjunction
Synonyma
alignment (Less technical and more general; may be used in popular writing to describe bodies appearing in a straight line.)
Antonyma
opposition (In astronomy, describes when two bodies appear on opposite sides of the sky, contrasting with their appearing together in conjunction.)
Témata
science
|space
Definice
In astronomy, a time when two planets, the Moon, or the Sun appear very close together in the sky.
In astronomy, the apparent meeting or alignment of two celestial bodies in the sky as seen from Earth, when they have the same right ascension or ecliptic longitude.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
konjunkció
C1
logikai ÉS
B2
Vzorec užití:
the conjunction of [proposition A] and [proposition B]
In this proof, we use conjunction to combine the two separate results.
Ebben a bizonyításban konjunkciót használunk a két külön eredmény összekapcsolására.
The statement "P and Q" is the conjunction of the propositions P and Q.
A „P és Q” állítás a P és Q állítások konjunkciója.
A conjunction is true only when all of its component statements are true.
In Boolean logic, conjunction corresponds to the AND operator.
The conjunction of these conditions significantly narrows the possible outcomes.
Učební příklady
In logic, the conjunction "P and Q" is true only if P and Q are both true.
A logikában a „P és Q” konjunkció csak akkor igaz, ha P és Q egyaránt igaz.
"It is raining and it is cold" is a conjunction of two simple sentences.
Az „Esik az eső, és hideg van” két egyszerű állítás konjunkciója.
The teacher drew a truth table for the conjunction.
The conjunction connects two statements with "and".
We wrote the conjunction using the AND symbol.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse the everyday meaning of "and" with its strict logical meaning in a conjunction, where order does not matter and the conjunction is false if even one part is false.
Význam
logical AND operation
Kolokace
logical conjunction
|Boolean conjunction
|truth-functional conjunction
|conjunction operator
|conjunction of two statements
|evaluate the conjunction
Synonyma
AND (The usual symbol or name for this logical operator in computing and formal logic.)
Antonyma
disjunction (The logical operation corresponding to "or", which contrasts with conjunction's "and".)
Témata
science
|technology
|education
Definice
In logic and math, a sentence made from two parts with "and" that is only true when both parts are true.
In logic and mathematics, a compound statement formed by connecting two propositions with "and", which is true only if both component propositions are true.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
conjunction
IPA
GB/kənd͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən/
US/kənd͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - junc - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (junc)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: conjunction
- Plural: conjunction, conjunctions
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a conjunction of circumstances
1/ə kənd͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən əv sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
combination of events or conditions
Several events or conditions that happen at the same time and together cause a result.
Příklady
- A strange conjunction of circumstances led him to move abroad.
- Their victory was due to a lucky conjunction of circumstances rather than careful planning.
in close conjunction
1/ˈɪn klˈoʊs kənd͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
very closely together
Happening or working very closely together, often in the same place or at the same time.
Příklady
- The two departments operate in close conjunction on this project.
- These two factors work in close conjunction to influence the final result.
in conjunction with
1/ˈɪn kənd͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
together with; combined with
Together with something or someone; used or happening at the same time and for the same purpose as something else.
Příklady
- The new policy was developed in conjunction with local community leaders.
- You should use this cream only in conjunction with the tablets your doctor prescribed.
- The study was carried out in conjunction with two major universities.