Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Connective.
Connective - as a noun
An uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjunctionconjunctivecontinuativeHypernyms (Closely Related)
closed-class wordfunction wordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An instrumentality that connects
Example: "He soldered the connection"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connecterconnectionconnectorconnexionHypernyms (Closely Related)
instrumentalityinstrumentationmeansHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Connective - as an adjective satellite
Connecting or tending to connect
Example: "Connective remarks between chapters"
Connective - as an adjective
Serving or tending to connect; connecting.
Example Sentences
"A connective is a word or phrase that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences."
"In grammar, conjunctions are a type of connective."
"He used connectives such as 'however' and 'therefore' to link his ideas together."
"Some common connectives include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'however'."
"The connective 'if' introduces a conditional clause."
Word Game Points
Is CONNECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, connective is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONNECTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is CONNECTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, connective is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONNECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is CONNECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, connective is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONNECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.