conjoint
Americanadjective
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joined together; united; combined; associated.
- Synonyms:
- conjoined
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pertaining to or formed by two or more in combination; joint.
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of conjoint
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle French, from Latin conjunctus (past participle of conjungere ); see con-, joint
Example Sentences
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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
As a result, the practice, known as conjoint therapy, was blasted in psychology journals as "seriously lacking in empirically tested principles" and a "technique in search of a theory."
From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2012
As a result, the practice, known as conjoint therapy, was blasted in psychology journals as “seriously lacking in empirically tested principles” and a “technique in search of a theory.”
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2012
When the sentiment of sympathy prevails, when the animal does his duty toward his young and his conjoint, he feels a sentiment of pleasure, of duty accomplished.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
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