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English

/ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (grammar) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses.
  • (mathematics) To multiply on the left by one element and on the right by its inverse.
  • (rare) To join together, unite; to juxtapose.
  • (biology) To temporarily fuse, exchanging or transferring DNA.

Etymology

Derived from Latin coniugāre (yoke together), iugō (bind, join, connect, I join, I bind, yoke) root from Proto-Indo-European *yewg- (join, yoke, harness, unite, tie together).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*yewg-

Gloss

join, yoke, harness, unite, tie together

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