Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conjugation
Noun
/ˌkɒn.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The variation of the form of a verb in accordance with the grammatical features such as tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, number, gender, and case.
Examples
- In the sentence ‘I am running’, the verb ‘to run’ is in the present continuous conjugation.
- Spanish verbs undergo various conjugations depending on the subject and tense.
- Learning the conjugation of irregular verbs can be challenging for language students.
Meaning
Conjugation is the process of changing a verb to express different tenses, moods, or aspects of that verb.
Synonyms
- Verb form
- Declension
- Inflection
