connective

Noun
  1. An uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences (synset 106336819)
    is a type of: closed-class word, function word - a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
    subtypes:
    same as: conjunction, conjunctive, continuative
  2. An instrumentality that connects (synset 103095830)
    "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"
    is a type of: instrumentality, instrumentation - an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
    subtypes:
    • attachment, bond - a connection that fastens things together
    • backbone - the part of a network that connects other networks together
    • earth, ground - a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
    • hitch - a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
    • hookup - a device providing a connection between a power source and a user
    • jumper - a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
    • conjunction, junction - something that joins or connects
    • slip ring - connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts
    • line, phone line, subscriber line, telephone circuit, telephone line - a telephone connection
    • patch, temporary hookup - a connection intended to be used for a limited time
    • coupling, yoke - a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
    same as: connecter, connection, connector, connexion
Adjective
  1. Connecting or tending to connect (synset 300566245)
    "connective remarks between chapters"; "connective tissue in animals"; "conjunctive tissue in plants"
    similar to: conjunctive - serving or tending to connect

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