adversative conjunction
noun phrase
Meaning
A word or phrase used to connect two clauses that express contrasting or conflicting ideas.
Examples
- The team played well, yet they still lost the game due to an adversative conjunction linking the two clauses.
- He studied for hours, however, he failed the exam because he misunderstood the adversative conjunction in the instructions.
Synonyms: contrastive link, contrastive connector, coordinating conjunction, conjunctive adverb