Conjugate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈkän-ji-gət/ (adjective) /ˈkän-jə-ˌgāt/ (verb) con·ju·gate

Meaning & Definition of Conjugate

Conjugate (adjective)

  1. joined together especially in pairs, coupled
  2. acting or operating as if joined
  3. having features in common but opposite or inverse in some particular

Conjugate (verb)

  1. to give in prescribed order the various inflectional forms of —used especially of a verb
  2. to join together
  3. to become joined together

Conjugate (noun)

  1. something conjugate, a product of conjugating
  2. conjugate complex number
  3. an element of a mathematical group that is equal to a given element of the group multiplied on the right by another element and on the left by the inverse of the latter element

Conjugate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come together to form a single unit

    "biological cells conjugating under a microscope"

    similar: associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite
    related: mate, yoke, ally, confederate, league, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite
    opposite: break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink
    near: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter

  2. to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole

    "conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab"

    similar: catenate, chain, compound, concatenate, connect, couple, hitch, hook, interconnect, interlink, join, link, yoke
    related: articulate, dovetail, integrate, interlock, intermesh, cord, string, wire, cement, coalesce, combine, fuse, unite, weld
    opposite: disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, separate, unchain, uncouple, unhitch, unlink, unyoke
    near: detach, disengage, divide, part, split, cleave, rupture, sever, sunder

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Conjugate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Conjugate:

associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, catenate, chain, compound, concatenate, hitch, hook, interconnect, interlink, link, yoke

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Conjugate

Words with the opposite meaning of Conjugate:

break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, disunite, unchain, uncouple, unhitch, unyoke

Related Words for Conjugate

mate, ally, confederate, league, splice, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, articulate, dovetail, integrate, interlock, intermesh, cord, string, wire, cement, weld

Near Antonyms of Conjugate

detach, disaffiliate, dissociate, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, disband, disperse, scatter, disengage, cleave, rupture

Word Forms of Conjugate

Inflections: conjugated, conjugating

Derived words: conjugately (adverb), conjugateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Conjugate

Middle English conjugat, from Latin conjugatus, past participle of conjugare to unite, from com- + jugare to join, from jugum yoke yoke

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Conjugate

conjugate complex number

Frequently Asked Questions about Conjugate

What does "Conjugate" mean?

"Conjugate" means joined together especially in pairs, coupled. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: joined together especially in pairs, coupled. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Conjugate"?

Other words for "Conjugate" include associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, connect, couple, fuse and interfuse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Conjugate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Conjugate"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Conjugate". Common alternatives include associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join and link (up).

What is the opposite of "Conjugate"?

Antonyms of "Conjugate" include break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split and sunder. Near antonyms include detach, disaffiliate, dissociate and divide.

How do you use "Conjugate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Conjugate" in a sentence: "biological cells conjugating under a microscope"; "conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab".

Is "Conjugate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Conjugate" can be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Conjugate"?

"Conjugate" is pronounced /ˈkän-ji-gət/ as an adjective and /ˈkän-jə-ˌgāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as con·ju·gate.

What is the origin of the word "Conjugate"?

"Conjugate" comes from Middle English conjugat, from Latin conjugatus, past participle of conjugare to unite, from com- + jugare to join, from jugum yoke yoke. First known use: 15th century.