conjunctive

[ kuhn-juhngk-tiv ]

adjective

1. serving to connect; connective:

   conjunctive tissue.

2. conjoined; joint:

   a conjunctive action.

3. Grammar.
   1. (of a mode) subjunctive.
   2. (of a pronoun) conjunct.
   3. of the nature of a conjunction.
   4. (of an adverb) serving to connect two clauses or sentences, as however or furthermore.
4. Logic. characterizing propositions that are conjunctions.

noun

1. Grammar. a conjunctive word; a conjunction.

conjunctive

/ kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv /

adjective

1. joining; connective
2. joined
3. of or relating to conjunctions or their use
4. logic relating to, characterized by, or containing a conjunction

noun

1. a less common word for conjunction

Derived Forms

• conˈjunctively, adverb

Other Words From

• con·junctive·ly adverb
• noncon·junctive adjective
• noncon·junctive·ly adverb
• subcon·junctive adjective
• subcon·junctive·ly adverb
• uncon·junctive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conjunctive¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English conjunctif, from Late Latin conjunctīvus; equivalent to conjunct + -ive

Word History and Origins

Origin of conjunctive¹

C15: from Late Latin conjunctīvus, from Latin conjungere to conjoin

Example Sentences

Conjunctive movement can connect you to strangers and intimates alike.

From New York Times

A third bill, Senate Bill 829, also called for “conjunctive labeling” within the Willamette AVA.

From Washington Times

SB 829, the conjunctive labeling measure, did pass the Legislature and was signed by Gov. Kate Brown on June 17.

From Washington Times

A third bill, Senate Bill 829, also called for “conjunctive labeling” within the Willamette AVA.

From Seattle Times

SB 829, the conjunctive labeling measure, did pass the Legislature and was signed by Gov. Kate Brown on June 17.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• concerted
• consolidated
• cooperative
• homogeneous
• integrated
• linked
• unanimous
• undivided
• unified