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conjunctive
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con·junc·tive  (kn-jngktv)
adj.
1. Joining; connective.
2. Joined together; combined: the conjunctive focus of political opposition.
3. Grammar
a. Of, relating to, or being a conjunction.
b. Serving to connect elements of meaning and construction within sentences, as and and since, or between sentences, as therefore.
n. Grammar
A connective word, especially a conjunction or conjunctive adverb.

con·junctive·ly adv.

conjunctive [kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv]
adj
1. joining; connective
2. joined
3. (Linguistics / Grammar) of or relating to conjunctions or their use
4. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic relating to, characterized by, or containing a conjunction
n
(Linguistics / Grammar) a less common word for conjunction [3]
[from Late Latin conjunctīvus, from Latin conjungere to conjoin]
conjunctively  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.conjunctive - an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
closed-class word, function word - a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
coordinating conjunction - a conjunction (like `and' or `or') that connects two identically constructed grammatical constituents
subordinate conjunction, subordinating conjunction - a conjunction (like `since' or `that' or `who') that introduces a dependent clause
Adj.1.conjunctive - serving or tending to connect
disjunctive - serving or tending to divide or separate
2.conjunctive - involving the joint activity of two or more; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a united effort"; "joint military activities"
joint - united or combined; "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"
Translations
conjunctive [kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv] ADJconjuntivo
conjunctive
adj (Gram, Anat) → Binde-


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