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Connective (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The word "and" is a common connective used in everyday speech.
She effectively used the connective "however" to contrast her ideas in the essay.
The word "or" is a connective that offers alternatives in sentence structures.
Using the connective "but" helped the writer to indicate a change in direction in the argument.
In her presentation, the professor emphasized the importance of transitional connectives like "meanwhile" and "therefore".

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The new high-tech industry specialized in designing and manufacturing cable connectives compatible with multiple electronic devices.
In order to connect the microwave to the circuit, James purchased a reliable electrical connective specifically made for appliances.
Within the confines of the tiny electronic device were a multitude of delicate connectives that worked together seamlessly.
She rummaged through her toolkit until she found the specific connective required to repair her mother's old radio.
Engineers carefully designed the connective system for the spacecraft's navigation equipment to withstand extreme temperatures in space.