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connective

/kəˈnɛktɪv/

Meanings
noun
That which connects.

Examples :

""Glue is a strong connective for many types of wood." "
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Illustration connects

connects verb

/kəˈnɛkts/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration operates

operates verb

/ˈɒpəreɪts/ /ˈɑːpəreɪts/

To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

"The coffee machine operates with the push of a button. "

Illustration connecting

connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration function

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

Illustration commonly

commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

Illustration sentences

sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration appearing

appearing verb

/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

Illustration ligaments

ligaments noun

/ˈlɪɡəmənts/ /ˈlɪɡəmɛnts/

A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

"The doctor said the injured athlete needed surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle. "

Illustration conjunctions

conjunctions noun

/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃəns/

The act of joining, or condition of being joined.

"The smooth conjunction of the two train lines allowed passengers to easily travel from one city to another. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "