connective

1 of 2

adjective

con·​nec·​tive kə-ˈnek-tiv 

: serving to connect

connectively adverb

connective

2 of 2

noun

: something that connects: such as

a

: a linguistic form that connects words or word groups

b

: a logical term (such as or, if-then, and, not) or a symbol for it that relates propositions in such a way that the truth or falsity of the resulting statement is determined by the truth or falsity of the components

Examples of connective in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Its cells were filled with lipids, a type of water-insoluble compound that’s usually found in fat tissue, rather than in connective cartilage. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025

Iron also helps make some hormones, aids in physical growth, cell functioning, and muscle metabolism and supports healthy connective tissue.15 Supplemental iron is available in many forms. —Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025

Noun

This tough connective has a silvery look. —Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1660, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1751, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing connective

• connective tissue

Kids Definition

connective

1 of 2 adjective

con·​nec·​tive kə-ˈnek-tiv 

: connecting or tending to connect

connectively adverb

connective

2 of 2 noun

: something that connects

especially : a word or expression (as a conjunction or a relative pronoun) that connects words or word groups