con|junc´tive|ly

con|junc´tive|ly
con|junc|tive «kuhn JUHNGK tihv», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. joining together; connecting; uniting; combining. SYNONYM(S): connective.
2. joined together; joint; united; combined. SYNONYM(S): conjoint.
3. a) like a grammatical conjunction; like that of a conjunction. “Then” is a conjunctive adverb. b) connecting words, phrases, clauses, or sentences in both meaning and construction. “And,” “also,” and “moreover” are conjunctive conjunctions. c) = subjunctive. (Cf. ↑subjunctive)
–n.
a conjunctive word; conjunction.
–con|junc´tive|ly, adverb.
Usage Conjunctive adverbs are adverbs that also serve to connect main clauses, thus forming compound sentences. The most common are: accordingly, also, anyhow, anyway, besides, consequently, furthermore, hence, however, indeed, likewise, moreover, namely, nevertheless, then, therefore. Before a clause introduced by a conjunctive adverb, a semicolon is usual: »

He is extremely conceited; however, he is so charming that people overlook it.


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