conjunctive

adjective

con·​junc·​tive kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-tiv How to pronounce conjunctive (audio)
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: being or functioning like a conjunction
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conjunctive noun
conjunctively adverb

Examples of conjunctive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scientists captured the shots as part of a conjunctive project called the Physics at High Angular Resolutions in Nearby Galaxies Survey, or PHANGS. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 June 2022 Napa and Bordeaux have both been very diligent in requiring appellation labeling on their wines, whereas Sonoma just adopted conjunctive labeling in 2014. Liz Thach, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of conjunctive was in 1581

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“Conjunctive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjunctive. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

conjunctive

adjective
con·​junc·​tive kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-tiv How to pronounce conjunctive (audio)
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2
: done or existing in combination : joint
3
: being or used like a conjunction
conjunctive adverbs such as "however" and "therefore"
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