Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conjunto
noun
/kənˈhʌn.toʊ/
Definition
A Spanish word meaning ‘set’ or ‘group,’ often used in both mathematical contexts and in reference to a style of music.
Examples
- In mathematics, the conjunto of all even numbers is infinite.
- The band played a lively conjunto at the fiesta, getting everyone to dance.
Meaning
In general usage, ‘conjunto’ refers to a collection of items or individuals that are seen as a unified whole. In music, it describes a specific genre that originated in Latin America, incorporating elements from various musical traditions.
Synonyms
- set
- group
- collection