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conjugation

/ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/

Meaning 1

The variation of a verb form.

“The teacher explained the conjugation of the verb 'to be.'”
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Illustration of conjugation: The variation of a verb form.

Meaning 2

sexual reproduction process in bacteria

“Conjugation allowed the bacteria to exchange DNA.”
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Illustration of conjugation: sexual reproduction process in bacteria