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Etymology of the English word conjunctiva

the English word conjunctiva
derived from the Late Latin word coniunctivus (subjunctive; conjunctive, subjunctive mood; connective; of connection, serving to connect)
derived from the Latin word coniunctus (adjoining, contiguous, linked; closely connected, related, attached; process, state of being joined together; connection)
derived from the Latin word coniungere (connect, join, yoke together; unite; place, bring side-by-side)
using the Latin prefix con- (together)
derived from the Latin prefix com-
derived from the Latin word cum (with)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kom (near, with, together)
derived from the Latin word iungere (to join; join, unite; bring together)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *yeug-
derived from the Latin word jungere
derived from the Latin word jugum
derived from the Latin word coniugere

Date

The earliest known usage of conjunctiva in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

conjunctivitis

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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