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coordinating conjunction

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coordinating conjunction

 
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–noun
Grammar. a conjunction that connects two grammatical elements of identical construction, as and in Sue and Andrea or or in He can't decide if he should stay or go.
Also, coordinate conjunction.

Origin:
1875–80
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co·or·di·nat·ing conjunction   (kō-ôr'dn-ā'tĭng)
n.  A conjunction that connects two identically constructed or syntactically equal grammatical elements, such as or in They don't know whether they're coming or going.
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