coordinating conjunction

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Definitions of coordinating conjunction words

countable noun coordinating conjunction A coordinating conjunction is a word such as 'and,' 'or,' or 'but' which joins two or more words, groups, or clauses of equal status, for example two main clauses. Compare subordinating conjunction. 3
noun coordinating conjunction a conjunction that introduces coordinate clauses, such as and, but, and or 3
noun coordinating conjunction a conjunction that connects coordinate words, phrases, or clauses (Ex.: and, but, for, or, nor, yet, so) 3
noun coordinating conjunction Grammar. a conjunction that connects two grammatical elements of identical construction, as and in Sue and Andrea or or in He can't decide if he should stay or go. 1
noun coordinating conjunction (grammar) A conjunction that joins two grammatical elements of the same status or construction. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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