conjunctive
kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv
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Definition of conjunctive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
linguisticsTECH.relating to a conjunction in grammarTECH.
  • The conjunctive word 'and' connects the clauses.
connective linking
2.
grammarTECH.relating to a verb mood that shows wishes or possibilitiesTECH.
  • The conjunctive form expresses a wish.
conditional hypothetical subjunctive

Noun

1.
linguisticsTECH.word connecting words or phrasesTECH.
  • 'And' is a common conjunctive in English.
conjunction connector
2.
logicTECH.logical operator joining propositionsTECH.
  • The conjunctive 'and' combines two true statements.
conjunction
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Expressions with conjunctive

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conjunction of disjunctions of literals in logic
The expression is in conjunctive normal form.

Origin of conjunctive

Latin, conjunctus (joined together)

Terms with conjunctive included in their meaning

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conjunctive
in different circumstances or else
conjunctive
introduces additional information supporting a statement
conjunctive
in all other respects
conjunctive
used to balance or contrast statements

Examples of conjunctive in a sentence

  • In grammar, 'but' is a conjunctive term.
  • The conjunctive mood is often used in poetry.
  • In some languages, the conjunctive is rarely used.
  • The conjunctive rule applied to both scenarios.
  • Conjunctive logic demands all parts be true.
  • The conjunctive position of the stars was noted by astronomers.

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  1. French:conjonctif, connecteur, ...
  2. German:verbindend, Bindewort, ...
  3. Italian:congiunzionale, congiunzione, ...
  4. Spanish:conjuntivo, conjunción, ...
  5. Portuguese:conjuntivo, conjunção, ...
  6. Chinese:连接词的, 连接词, ...
  7. Japanese:接続詞の, 接続詞, ...
  8. Arabic:رَبْطِيّ, أداة عطف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְקַשֵּׁר, מִלַּת חִבּוּר, ...
  10. Russian:союзный, союз, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кон'юнктивний, сполучник, ...
  12. Hindi:संयोजक, संयोजक ऑपरेटर, ...
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