conjugation

noun
UK: /kɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/
US: /kɑːndʒəˈɡeɪʃən/

  1. The act of changing the form of a verb to show different tenses, persons, numbers, and moods.

    1. The conjugation of 'be' is tricky.
    2. Understanding verb conjugation is crucial for mastering any foreign language because it impacts sentence structure significantly.

  2. A list of the different forms of a verb in a particular language.

    1. He studied the verb conjugation.
    2. The grammar book provided a detailed conjugation of irregular verbs, aiding students in correct usage.

  3. The process by which bacteria or other single-celled organisms transfer genetic material between each other.

    1. Conjugation helps bacteria evolve.
    2. Through conjugation, bacteria can rapidly spread antibiotic resistance genes, posing a serious threat to public health.

Synonyms

declension inflection derivation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conjugation" in English means: The act of changing the form of a verb to show different tenses, persons, numbers, and moods., A list of the different forms of a verb in a particular language., The process by which bacteria or other single-celled organisms transfer genetic material between each other..

The phonetic transcription of "conjugation" is /kɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/ in British English and /kɑːndʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conjugation": declension, inflection, derivation.

Example usage of "conjugation": "The conjugation of 'be' is tricky.". More examples on the page.