Or

/ɔːr/ (US/UK) conjunction

Definition

Or is used to connect two or more choices, possibilities, or alternatives.

Etymology

From Old English “oþþe” and “oththe,” which blended over time into “or.” It has always served as a basic linking word for alternatives in Germanic languages.

Kelly Says

That tiny word ‘or’ quietly changes logic, math, and everyday decisions: in logic, ‘A or B’ can even mean both at once. Your brain treats ‘or’ like a fork in the road, even when, in reality, the paths can overlap.

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