conjunctive
pronunciation
How to pronounce conjunctive in British English:
UK [kən'dʒʌŋktɪv]
How to pronounce conjunctive in American English:
US [kən'dʒʌŋktɪv]
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- Noun:
- an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
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- Adjective:
- serving or tending to connect
- involving the joint activity of two or more
Word Origin
- conjunctive (adj.)
- late 15c., from Latin coniunctivus "serving to connect," from coniunctus, past participle of coniungere (see conjoin). Grammatical sense is from 1660s.
Example
- 1. A connective word , especially a conjunction or conjunctive adverb .
- 2. Predicate encryption that supports conjunctive formula .
- 3. Connective remarks between chapters ; connective tissue in animals ; conjunctive tissue in plants .
- 4. Transition words and phrases and conjunctive adverbs .
- 5. Soft conjunctive tissue that is rich in blood vessels and nerves ; the pulp gives the tooth its sensitivity and plays an essential nutritional role .