Origin of conjugate
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British Dictionary definitions for conjugative
conjugate
verb (ˈkɒndʒʊˌɡeɪt)
adjective (ˈkɒndʒʊɡɪt, -ˌɡeɪt)
noun (ˈkɒndʒʊɡɪt)
one of a pair or set of conjugate substances, values, quantities, words, etc
Derived forms of conjugate
Word Origin for conjugate
C15: from Latin
conjugāre to join together, from
com- together +
jugāre to marry, connect, from
jugum a yoke
Medical definitions for conjugative
conjugate
[ kŏn′jə-gāt′ ]
v.
To undergo conjugation.
adj.
Joined together, especially in pairs.
Pertaining to an acid and a base that are related by the difference of a proton.
n.
A distance between the points on the periphery of the pelvic canal, especially the promontory of the sacrum and the upper edge of the pubic symphysis.
anteroposterior diameter conjugate diameter conjugate of inlet internal conjugate true conjugate