conjugation: meaning and definitions

The act of conjugating.

The state of being conjugated.

Grammar The inflection of a particular verb.

Grammar A presentation of the complete set of inflected forms of a verb.

Grammar A class of verbs having similar inflected forms.

Biology The temporary union of two bacterial cells during which one cell transfers part or all of its genome to the other.

Biology A process of sexual reproduction in which ciliate protozoans of the same species temporarily couple and exchange genetic material.

Biology A process of sexual reproduction in certain algae and fungi in which temporary or permanent fusion occurs, resulting in the union of the male and female gametes.