Definition

Relating to or serving to join or link things together.

Example

The connective tissue in the body helps to support and connect different parts.

Conversation

I really like how this book uses connective phrases to link ideas.

Yeah, it makes the writing flow so much better!

Exactly! Without those connective words, it would be hard to follow.

Totally, they help readers understand the relationships between concepts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A word or part of speech that links words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence, such as a conjunction.

Example

In the sentence, 'I like apples and oranges', the word 'and' is a connective that joins the two items.

Conversation

I was reading about different types of connective words in my English class.

That's interesting! What are some examples they mentioned?

They talked about conjunctions being a common type of connective used in sentences.

Root Explanation

Connective → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "nectere" (meaning to bind or tie). The word "connective" refers to something that binds or ties things together.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'tied together' ('nectere') — that's why connective means something that connects or binds.

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