conjunct

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adjective

con·​junct kən-ˈjəŋ(k)t 

kän-

1

: united, joined

2

: joint

3

: relating to melodic progression by intervals of no more than a major second compare disjunct

conjunct

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noun

con·​junct ˈkän-ˌjəŋ(k)t 

1

: something joined or associated with another

specifically : one of the components of a conjunction

2

: an adverb or adverbial (such as so, in addition, however, secondly) that indicates the speaker's or writer's assessment of the connection between linguistic units (such as clauses)

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Conjunct and Music

With its prefix con-, meaning "with, together", conjunct means basically "joined together". A rather intellectual word, it has special meanings in music (referring to a smooth melodic line that doesn't skip up or down) and astronomy (referring to two stars or planets that appear next to each other), but its more general "bound together" meaning is rarer. A conjunction is a word (particularly and, or, *or *but) that joins together words or groups of words, and an adverb that joins two clauses or sentences (such as so, however, meanwhile, therefore, or also) is called a conjunctive adverb—or simply a conjunct.

Synonyms

Adjective

• joint
• combined
• collaborative
• collective
• mutual

Examples of conjunct in a Sentence

Adjective

the supreme commander of the conjunct operations of the allied armies

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer brings a surge of emotions up to the surface, but the influence of Venus adds a layer of charm, harmony and romance for some. Consider this an invitation to indulge in your emotional fulfillment. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Read on for what Mars conjunct Jupiter in Gemini means for your zodiac sign. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024

Noun

With Venus and Jupiter conjunct in Cancer and your 12th house of rest, surrender and unconscious patterns, you are being encouraged to release the weight of the past and create space for love and abundance to re-enter your life. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Latin conjunctus, past participle of conjungere

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1