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

Creating a connective moment where people can share their dreams, interests and challenges creates trust and connection quickly. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina, Freshman, F) Murray-Boyles is a great defender, a tenacious rebounder and connective playmaker. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025

Noun

The four main types of tissue in your body are epithelial, muscle, connective, and nervous. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025

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

Rhymes for connective

• advective
• affective
• collective
• convective
• corrective
• defective
• detective
• directive
• effective
• elective
• infective
• injective

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