conjunctive adverb

noun

An adverb that connects two clauses; linking adverb.

“A conjunction links two clauses in one sentence, whereas a conjunctive adverb links ideas in different sentences.”

Meanings

nounconjunctive adverb (plural conjunctive adverbs)

plural conjunctive adverbs

  1. grammarAn adverb that connects two clauses; linking adverb.

    A conjunction links two clauses in one sentence, whereas a conjunctive adverb links ideas in different sentences.

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