noun
- words or phrases that connect clauses, sentences, or other parts of speech; conjunctions
Usage: grammar; linguistics
Examples
- The teacher explained how conjunctives like ‘and’, ‘but’, and ‘or’ join ideas together.
- Students must learn to use conjunctives properly to write complex sentences.
- Common conjunctives include coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
- The essay lacked conjunctives, making it difficult to follow the writer’s logic.
- She studied the different types of conjunctives for her grammar test.
- Conjunctives help create smooth transitions between thoughts in writing.