: something that connects: such as
a
: a linguistic form that connects words or word groups
b
: a logical term (such as or, if-then, and, not) or a symbol for it that relates propositions in such a way that the truth or falsity of the resulting statement is determined by the truth or falsity of the components
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PCMAG, 21 May 2024
Three strings—past, present, and future—unified in one connective strum.
—Ayla Samli, Longreads, 14 May 2024
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Adjective
Prying them open requires some dexterity, though the covers stay attached thanks to a connective piece of rubber, so there's no chance of losing them.
—PCMAG, 21 May 2024
Three strings—past, present, and future—unified in one connective strum.
—Ayla Samli, Longreads, 14 May 2024
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“Connective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connective. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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connective
1 of 2 adjective
con·nec·tive
kə-ˈnek-tiv 
: connecting or tending to connect
connectively
adverb
connective
2 of 2 noun
: something that connects
especially
: a word or expression (as a conjunction or a relative pronoun) that connects words or word groups
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