conjoin

[kuh n-join]

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verb (used with or without object)

to join together; unite; combine; associate.
Grammar. to join as coordinate elements, especially as coordinate clauses.

Origin of conjoin

1325–75; Middle English conjoigenn < Anglo-French, Middle French conjoign- (stem of conjoindre) < Latin conjungere. See con-, join

Related formscon·join·er, noun

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Related Words for conjoining

consolidate, unify, associate, bind, marry, affix, unite, attach, link, connect, compound, join, couple, meld, adjoin

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Historical Examples of conjoining

But as mere representations, they stand under no law of conjunction except that which the conjoining faculty prescribes.
The Critique of Pure Reason
Immanuel Kant
It possesses a great multitude of materials, but can only use these materials in the way of conjoining or separating.
A History of Philosophy in Epitome
Albert Schwegler
In the main channel of a number of conjoining glens we came on a nice little pool under a step in the rocky bed.
Spinifex and Sand
David W Carnegie
Conjoining the two oceans, it will be an agency of matchless power, not only commercial, but political.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 9 (of 20)
Charles Sumner
And lastly the winter sign was the Water Bearer, the bright Fomalhaut conjoining his rays with the sun's at midwinter.
Myths and Marvels of Astronomy
Richard A. Proctor

British Dictionary definitions for conjoining

conjoin

verb

to join or become joined

Derived Formsconjoiner, noun

Word Origin for conjoin

C14: from Old French conjoindre, from Latin conjungere, from jungere to join

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Word Origin and History for conjoining

conjoin

late 14c., from Old French conjoindre "meet, come together" (12c.), from Latin coniungere "to join together," from com- "together" (see com-) + iungere "join" (see jugular). Related: Conjoined, conjoining.