conjunctive

adjective

con·​junc·​tive kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-tiv 

1

: connective

2

: conjunct, conjoined

3

: being or functioning like a conjunction

4

: copulative sense 1a

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

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

conjunctive

adjective

con·​junc·​tive kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-tiv 

1

: connective entry 1

2

: done or existing in combination : joint

3

: being or used like a conjunction

conjunctive adverbs such as "however" and "therefore"