connective (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəˈnektɪv/
Definition
A word or phrase that links ideas, clauses, or sentences to show their logical relationship.
Examples
Use a connective like 'however' to show a contrast between two statements.
The essay lacked flow because the student failed to include enough logical connectives.
Conjunctions and prepositions often function as connectives in complex writing.
How to Use connective
- connective tissue (collocation)
- Biological material that binds body parts. — "Collagen is the most abundant protein in human connective tissue."
- logical connective (collocation)
- A word or symbol that joins propositions in logic. — "In formal logic, 'and' and 'or' are primary logical connectives."
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