connective

Meanings

• connective

  a word that links or relates words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

  - "In the first part of the speech, he discussed the problem. In the second part, he proposed the solution."
  - "Although she was tired, she continued to work. However, her energy soon gave out."

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Synonyms

connexive

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Variants

List of all variants of connective that leads to same result
connective , connectively , connectives , connective tissue , connective tissues

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Etymology

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from the Latin 'connectere' meaning 'to bind together'

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in English that can be spelled without repeating any letter is 'connectivity'.

2. The word 'connective' is often used in the field of biology to refer to tissue that connects different parts of an organism.

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Related Concepts

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1. coordinating conjunction: A type of connective that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank in a sentence. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

2. subordinating conjunction: A type of connective that connects words, phrases, or clauses of different ranks in a sentence. Examples include 'although', 'because', and 'if'.

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Culture

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Connectives have been used in literature to link ideas and create cohesion in writing. For example, in Shakespeare's plays, connectives such as 'however' and 'nevertheless' are commonly used to create contrast and complexity in the narrative.

How to Memorize "connective"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a chain linking different ideas or concepts together.
   - Imagine a bridge connecting two sides of a river.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'connective' with the idea of linking or connecting.
   - Think of the word 'bridge' or 'chain' when you see the word 'connective'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'connective' as the first letter of each word: 'Cats Can Climb Trees Effortlessly'.

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