con·junct
kən-ˈjəŋ(k)t 
kän-
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.
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Examples of conjunct in a Sentence
Adjective
the supreme commander of the conjunct operations of the allied armies
Recent Examples on the Web
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
As the game progressed, Mercury was conjunct Uranus.
—Suzy Exposito, SPIN, 8 July 2024
Fans can expect to see Batiste donning pearls, crystals, or other luxurious touches–Holmes reckons that this may happen considering the Neptune transit will be conjunct with his natal moon.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Feb. 2024
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—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
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—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Sun conjunct Ascendant or in the First House Individuals born with this aspect have an undeniable presence.
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—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
This is a rare astrological occurrence, as these planets conjunct approximately once every 14 years!
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
These planets conjunct approximately once every 14 years.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s also some chemistry with Bad Bunny’s Pluto (the planet of transformation and rebirth) in Scorpio and Mars conjunct Kendall’s Venus, Lang notes.
—Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
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—Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
By the 21st, the sun and Mercury will both conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, bringing career matters into focus and urging you to address everything from your long-term goals to your current trajectory.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
December is throwing some curveballs your way, starting with Venus conjunct Pluto in Aquarius on the 7th.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Read on for what Mars conjunct Jupiter in Gemini means for your zodiac sign.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
Mars is conjunct your modern ruler, Uranus, bringing unexpected shake-ups and upheaval to your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
With Mars conjunct Uranus in Taurus, shaking up your third house of communication, thought processes and immediate surroundings, expect sudden insights and breakthroughs in your conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
As the game progressed, Mercury was conjunct Uranus.
—Suzy Exposito, SPIN, 8 July 2024
Fans can expect to see Batiste donning pearls, crystals, or other luxurious touches–Holmes reckons that this may happen considering the Neptune transit will be conjunct with his natal moon.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Feb. 2024
The full moon is conjunct Uranus, the planet of sudden changes, which is also in Taurus.
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
Noun
Your celestial ruler, Venus, will conjunct taskmaster Saturn in Pisces — shaking up your 11th house of associations, community affairs and individual freedom — encouraging you to evaluate your friendship and group dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The season comes to a close with Venus conjunct Saturn in your 10th house on Jan. 18, emphasizing meaningful professional connections while encouraging you to prioritize your long-term goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Sun conjunct Ascendant or in the First House Individuals born with this aspect have an undeniable presence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
With the full moon conjunct Chiron, old insecurities may rise to the surface, triggering feelings of vulnerability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
This is a rare astrological occurrence, as these planets conjunct approximately once every 14 years!
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
These planets conjunct approximately once every 14 years.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s also some chemistry with Bad Bunny’s Pluto (the planet of transformation and rebirth) in Scorpio and Mars conjunct Kendall’s Venus, Lang notes.
—Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
February 16—28: The Sun conjunct Saturn in your sign on the 16th is telling you to take a deep breath and shoulder responsibilities.
—Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 Feb. 2023
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“Conjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjunct. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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