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Conjunctive: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjunctive

 

[ kษ™nหˆdส’สŒnk.tษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

grammar function

The term 'conjunctive' refers to a grammatical mood used to connect clauses or sentences. It typically indicates a relation between two ideas, suggesting that they are linked in some way. In English, conjunctions like 'and,' 'but,' and 'or' serve a conjunctive function. The conjunctive form helps to express complex thoughts by intertwining more than one statement logically.

Synonyms

connecting, joining, linking

Examples of usage

  • He is smart and kind.
  • I wanted to go, but I was tired.
  • Would you prefer tea or coffee?
Context #2 | Noun

grammatical term

In the context of grammar, a conjunctive is a term used to describe a conjunction that links two or more clauses. Conjunctives serve to enhance the meaning of sentences by establishing relationships between them. Understanding conjunctives is key to mastering sentence structure and coherence in writing.

Synonyms

conjunction, connector, link

Examples of usage

  • The conjunctive 'and' connects two similar ideas.
  • In formal writing, using appropriate conjunctives is essential.
  • She explained how different conjunctives can change the meaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjunctive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conjuntivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช konjunktiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konjungtif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพัŽะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚ฤ…czne

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅ็ถšๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conjonctif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conjuntivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘์†๋ฒ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spojkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spojkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟžๆŽฅ่ฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povezovalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samband

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conjuntivo

Word origin

The term 'conjunctive' originates from the Latin word 'conjunctivus,' which means 'joining together.' It is derived from 'conjungere,' where 'con-' means 'together' and 'jungere' means 'to join.' The use of the term in grammar dates back to the early 20th century when linguistic studies began to formalize the roles of different parts of speech. The word has undergone various interpretations across languages, particularly in its application to subordinate clauses and conditional statements. In the context of modern grammar, 'conjunctive' emphasizes the role of conjunctions in structuring sentences and enhancing clarity, reflecting the intricate relationships in language that seek to communicate ideas effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,029, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.