a. [ L. conjugatus, p. p. or conjugare to unite; con- + jugare to join, yoke, marry, jugum yoke; akin to jungere to join. See Join. ]
Conjugate axis of a hyperbola (Math.),
Conjugate diameters (Conic Sections),
Conjugate focus (Opt.)
Conjugate mirrors (Optics),
Conjugate point (Geom.),
Self-conjugate triangle (Conic Sections),
v. t.
n. [ L. conjugatum a combining, etymological relationship. ]
We have learned, in logic, that conjugates are sometimes in name only, and not in deed. Abp. Bramhall. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. (Biol.) To unite in a kind of sexual union, as two or more cells or individuals among the more simple plants and animals. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
n. [ L. conjugatio conjugation (in senses 1 & 3). ]
Mixtures and conjugations of atoms. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]
The sixth conjugations or pair of nerves. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. relating to conjugation. Ellis. [ 1913 Webster ]