Where does “conjoncture” come from?
conjoncture (French) comes from Old French conjointure, from English conjoint, from Old French conjoint.
conjoncture (French): circumstances, situation
Definitions
- circumstances, situation
Ancestry of “conjoncture”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | conjointure | — |
| 2 | English | conjoint | joined together; combined; joint |
| 3 | Old French | conjoint | — |