Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Conjoin”
To join two or more things together so they work or exist as one unit. More formal than 'join'.
Word Family of Conjoin
What is the noun of conjoin? — conjunction
What is the verb of conjoin? — conjoin
What is the adjective of conjoin? — conjoined
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The two research teams conjoined their expertise to tackle this complex problem from multiple angles. C2
- In this painting, visual elements conjoin to create a powerful metaphorical statement. C2
- The legal documents conjoin the responsibilities of both parties in the agreement. C2
Word Form Patterns for Conjoin
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: conjoin → conjunction.
Origin and Word Formation of Conjoin
From Latin 'conjungere' (to join together). 'Con-' (together) + 'jungere' (to join, yoke). Entered English in 14th century; primarily used in formal or technical contexts.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Conjoin
Wrong: The twins are conjoin at birth.
Correct: The twins are conjoined at birth.
Use the past participle 'conjoined' as an adjective, not the base form 'conjoin'.
Wrong: We need to conjoin our ideas for the project.
Correct: We need to conjoin our ideas with your ideas for the project. / We need to share and integrate our ideas.
'Conjoin' is very formal; consider 'combine' or 'integrate' for ideas. If using 'conjoin', specify the two things joining.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Conjoin
What are the word forms of “conjoin”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “conjoin”?
“conjoin” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “conjoin” come from?
From Latin 'conjungere' (to join together). 'Con-' (together) + 'jungere' (to join, yoke). Entered English in 14th century; primarily used in formal or technical contexts.