conjoint

American  

[kuhn-joint] / kənˈdʒɔɪnt /

adjective

1. joined together; united; combined; associated.

   Synonyms:

   conjoined

2. pertaining to or formed by two or more in combination; joint.

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noun

1. conjoints, marriage partners, especially as joint owners of property.

conjoint British  

/ kənˈdʒɔɪnt /

adjective

1. united, joint, or associated

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Other Word Forms

• conjointness
  noun
• conjointly
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of conjoint

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle French, from Latin conjunctus (past participle of conjungere ); see con-, joint

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

conjoint

"Our findings suggest that conjoint exercise facilitates, in a small but significant way, the ability to resolve conflict peacefully," Yorgason said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

He added: "This was a concerted conjoint attack with each of you doing separate things and in all the circumstances I see no reason to distinguish the penalties upon you."

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

If she meant that the two of you should get individual counseling simultaneously, that can sometimes be part of treatment for a couple—it may be called conjoint couple therapy.

From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2019

For him as for most playwrights, the conjoint themes of society and self — twined in an embrace that is intimate yet suffocating — are the basis of all great theater.

From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2018

Secondly, of the moral feelings.the intellectual powers, and then their conjoint influence on the bodily form.

From Modern Painters Volume II (of V) by John Ruskin

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