Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
connective
noun
/kəˈnɛktɪv/
Definition
A word or phrase that connects clauses or sentences.
Examples
- And, but, or are examples of connectives that help in linking ideas.
- The connective ‘however’ contrasts two statements effectively.
- In the sentence ‘I like tea and coffee’, ‘and’ serves as a connective.
Meaning
In grammar, a connective is used to link words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. Connectives help to show relationships between different parts of the text, such as addition, contrast, cause and effect, etc.
Synonyms
- conjunction
- link
- connector
- tie
