Conjoin

/kənˈdʒɔɪn/ verb

Definition

To join or unite together; to connect or link things that are separate.

Etymology

From Old French conjoindre, from Latin coniungere (con- 'together' + iungere 'to join'). The word entered English in the 14th century and maintains its meaning of binding things together.

Kelly Says

Conjoined twins share the word 'conjoin'—it's a beautiful linguistic reminder that this word describes one of the most profound human connections, both metaphorical and biological.

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