Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
The state of being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence.
"There is a strong congruence between his values and his actions."
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
"Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization."
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
"The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce."
relating to or denoting conifers, trees that bear cones and evergreen needles
"Coniferous forests are common in colder regions."
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
"His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof."
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion without sufficient evidence
"The critics conjectured that the book was inspired by real events."
to join together or unite; to combine
"The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea."
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
"They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness."
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
"Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'."
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
"French verbs have complex conjugations."
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
"The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions."
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
"The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat."
to join or link two or more things together
"The new bridge will connect the two cities."
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
"There is a strong connection between exercise and health."
The state of being connected or interconnected; capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
"The connectivity in rural areas needs improvement."
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
"The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard."
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
"The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company."
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
"He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power."
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
"She is a true connoisseur of fine art."
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.
"The word 'home' has a positive connotation of warmth and family."
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
"The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality."
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
"They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip."
To defeat and take control of a place or people by force.
"The king set out to conquer new lands."
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
"The two families were consanguine through their grandparents."
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
"The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families."
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
"The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws."
An inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's actions.
"Her conscience told her to admit the mistake."
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
"He is a conscientious employee who always meets deadlines."
The quality of wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
"Her conscientiousness makes her a great leader."
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
"She was fully conscious after the surgery."
the state of being aware of and able to think about oneself and the environment
"The patient regained consciousness after the surgery."
to force someone into military service
"The government conscripted young men during the war."
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
"The church was consecrated by the bishop."
following one after another without interruption
"She won three consecutive matches."
general agreement among a group of people
"The team reached a consensus on the new strategy."
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
"She gave her consent before the operation."
a result or effect of an action or condition
"She failed the exam as a consequence of not studying."
Results or effects of an action or condition.
"The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe."
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
"The meeting was consequential for the future of the project."
as a result; therefore
"He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam."
the protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment
"Conservation of forests is essential to prevent climate change."
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
"The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife."
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
"Conservatism values tradition and gradual development."
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
"He has conservative views on family and society."
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
"She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire."
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
"They grew exotic plants in the conservatory."
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
"We must conserve water during the dry season."
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
"She is considering studying abroad next year."
large in amount, size, or importance
"The project required a considerable amount of time and money."
to a great extent or degree; significantly
"The weather has improved considerably since last week."
