Connective (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Continuative
• Conjunction
• Conjunctive

Hypernyms

• Function Word
• Closed-class Word

Hyponyms

• Subordinate Conjunction
• Coordinating Conjunction
• Subordinating Conjunction

Meaning ²

An instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Connector
• Connecter
• Connexion
• Connection

Hypernyms

• Instrumentation
• Instrumentality

Hyponyms

• Temporary Hookup
• Earth
• Jumper
• Slip Ring
• Backbone
• Hookup
• Ground
• Conjunction
• Telephone Circuit
• Subscriber Line
• Coupling
• Yoke
• Bond
• Patch
• Telephone Line
• Phone Line
• Attachment
• Hitch
• Junction