Or
/ɔːr/noun
A conjunction used to link alternatives.
Did you know?In ancient times, the choices represented by 'or' were often linked to omens and divination, shaping destinies and beliefs.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁or
“a word denoting choice or separation.”
Old English
Old English
oþþe
“a conjunction meaning 'or' used to present alternatives.”
Middle English
Middle English
or
“used in a similar sense to present options.”
Modern English
English
or
“the conjunction remains unchanged, linking alternatives.”