Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conjoiner
Noun
/kənˈdʒɔɪnər/
Definition
A word that functions to link phrases or clauses together in a sentence.
Examples
- In the sentence, ‘I went to the store and bought some milk,’ the word ‘and’ acts as a conjoiner.
- She enjoys swimming, but she prefers cycling; here, ‘but’ serves as a conjoiner.
- The teacher explained that a conjoiner can also join entire clauses.
Meaning
Conjoiners are used in language to connect different parts of a sentence, helping to create more complex and informative constructions.
Synonyms
- connector
- linker
- joining word