conjunctive adjective & noun. [kǝn'dʒʌŋktɪv] LME.
[Late Latin conjunctivus, from conjunct-: see CONJUNCTION, -IVE.]
A. adjective.
1. Grammar. Of the nature of a conjunction; having the function of connecting, spec. uniting the sense as well as the construction. LME.
b. Of the mood of a verb: used only in conjunction with another verb, subjunctive. M18.

2. gen. Having the property or effect of uniting or joining; connective. L15.

3. Conjunct, conjoined, united. E17.

4. Logic. Of, pertaining to, or characterized by the conjunction of statements etc. L17.
b. noun.
1. Grammar. A conjunction; spec. one uniting the sense as well as the construction. L16.
b. (A verb in) the conjunctive mood. E19.

2. = CONJUNCTIVA. M17-M18.

3. Logic. A conjunctive proposition or syllogism. M19.

■ conjunctively adverb E17.

■ conjunctiveness noun M18.

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