Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conjugated
Adjective
/ˈkɒn.dʒʊ.ɡeɪ.tɪd/
Definition
In grammar, conjugated refers to the modification of a verb from its basic form to reflect different aspects such as tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, and number.
Examples
- The verb ‘to be’ is conjugated as ‘am,’ ‘is,’ and ‘are’ depending on the subject.
- In Spanish, the verb ‘hablar’ is conjugated as ‘hablo’ for ‘I speak’ and ‘hablas’ for ‘you speak.’
Meaning
The process of changing a verb to express various grammatical categories. Conjugated forms help indicate actions at different times or contexts.
Synonyms
- Inflected
- Modified
- Altered
