conjunct
/kən'dʤʌɳkt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Joined together; combined; united: Describes things that are connected, associated, or acting together.
- In music, progressing by step: Describes melodic motion that moves to the next note in the scale (e.g., from C to D), as opposed to moving by a larger interval (a "disjunct" motion).
Usage
- The term is used to describe a state of union or cooperation between elements. In music theory, it is a technical term describing a specific type of melodic movement.
- Example (General): "The success was due to the conjunct efforts of the entire team."
- Example (Music): "The melody's conjunct motion makes it easy to sing."
Advanced Usage
- "Conjunct ideas": Ideas that are logically connected or associated.
- The philosopher explored the conjunct concepts of liberty and responsibility.
- "Conjunct influences": Multiple factors acting together to produce an effect.
- The economic downturn was caused by the conjunct influences of inflation and high unemployment.
Variants and Related Words
- Conjunction (n): The action or an instance of joining; a connecting word (e.g., , ).
- 'And' is a coordinating conjunction.
- Conjunctive (adj): Serving to connect; relating to a conjunction. Often used similarly to .
- They took conjunctive action.
- Conjuncture (n): A combination of events or circumstances; a critical juncture.
- At this historical conjuncture, decisive leadership is needed.
Synonyms
- Joint: Shared, held, or done by two or more parties.
- Combined: Joined or merged to form a whole.
- United: Joined together politically, or for a common purpose.
- Cooperative: Involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal.
Antonyms
- Disjunct: Disjoined, separated, or distinct. In music, progressing by leap (large intervals).
- Separate: Not joined or connected.
- Individual: Single; separate.
Notes on Usage
- In general English, is a somewhat formal or academic word. More common synonyms like or are often used in everyday language.
- Its most frequent and specific use is in the specialized field of music theory, where it precisely describes stepwise melodic motion.
Adjective
- involving the joint activity of two or more
- concerted action
- the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind
- the conjunctive focus of political opposition
- a cooperative effort
- a united effort
- joint military activities
- bound in close association
- conjunct influences
- conjunct ideas
- progressing melodically by intervals of a second
- conjunct motion of an ascending scale