subordinating conjunction

subordinating conjunction

noun Grammar.
a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause, as when in They were glad when I finished.
Also, subordinate conjunction.
Also called sub·or·di·na·tor.


Origin:
1870–75; subordinate + -ing2
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Subordinating conjunction is always a great word to know.
So is circumflex. Does it mean:
a circumflex mark or accent.
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subordinating conjunction
 
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Compare coordinating conjunction a conjunction that introduces subordinate clauses, such as if, because, although, and until

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