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connective
adjective(con-nec-tive)serving to connect
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noun(con-nec-tive)something that connects: such as
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noun(con-nec-tive)a linguistic form that connects words or word groups
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noun(con-nec-tive)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
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noun(con-nec-tive)a tissue of mesodermal origin that consists of various cells (such as fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (as of collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance, that supports, ensheathes, and binds together other tissues, and that includes loose and dense forms (such as adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (such as cartilage and bone)