Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disjunctive
Adjective
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
Definition
Disjunctive refers to a grammatical term that indicates a choice between alternatives.
Examples
- The disjunctive conjunction ‘or’ can indicate a choice, as in ‘You can have tea or coffee.’
- In logic, disjunctive statements express alternatives, like ‘It is either raining or it is sunny.’
- The disjunctive nature of the options made it hard for him to decide.
Meaning
It often relates to conjunctions or phrases that connect different parts of a sentence while emphasizing the separation of those elements.
Synonyms
- Alternative
- Either/or
- Separative
