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Conjugation

Verb / ˌkɑ:ndʒʌˈgeɪʃʌn / Another word for conjugation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Conjugation is the variation of a verb's form to show different tenses, moods, or persons.

Synonyms & similar words

uniting pairing unification jointure conjunction junction coupling colligation union sexualunion disunion mating inflection declension morphology variation alteration modification adaptation adjustment transformation metamorphosis mutation shift change transmutation transformation modification variation variation variation variation

Example sentences

  1. I'm learning the conjugation of Spanish verbs in school.
  2. She struggled with the conjugation of irregular verbs.
  3. The conjugation of this verb is different in each tense.
  4. Knowing the correct conjugation is important in speaking French fluently.
  5. The teacher gave us a quiz on verb conjugation.

Quotes

  • The conjugation of the verb is, without doubt, the most important thing to know in French. - Victor Hugo
  • Latin is a language as dead as dead can be. It killed the Romans, and now it's killing me. - Anonymous (on the difficulty of learning Latin conjugation)
  • I can't think of a time when I didn't know how to conjugate a verb. - Toni Morrison

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