a conjunction that connects coordinate words, phrases, or clauses (Ex.: and, but, for, or, nor, yet, so)
coordinating conjunction
co·or·di·nat·ing conjunction
noun
The definition of a coordinating conjunction is a word that connects phrases and words.
An example of a coordinating conjunction is the word "and" in the sentence, "Sally went to the park, and she went to the grocery store."
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coordinating conjunction
noun
A conjunction that connects two identically constructed or syntactically equal grammatical elements, such as or in They don't know whether they're coming or going.
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Noun
- (grammar) A conjunction that joins two grammatical elements of the same status or construction.
Origin
1875–80.
Adjective
coordinating-conjunction
- attributive form of coordinating conjunction, noun.
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Words near coordinating conjunction in the dictionary
- coordinating conjunction
- coordinatingly
- coordination
- coordination-chemistry