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continuative

Adjective, Noun

con=tin=u=a=tive

WORDNET DICTIONARY

continuative(n = noun.communication) conjunction, conjunctive, connective - an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences; Array

is a kind of closed-class word, function word

has particulars: coordinating conjunction, subordinate conjunction, subordinating conjunction

continuative, n. [Cf. F. continuatif.].

A term or expression denoting continuance. [1913 Webster]
"To these may be added continuatives; as, Rome remains to this day; which includes, at least, two propositions, viz., Rome was, and Rome is." [1913 Webster]
A word that continues the connection of sentences or subjects; a connective; a conjunction. [1913 Webster]
"Continuatives . . . consolidate sentences into one continuous whole." [1913 Webster]

continuative, adj. tending or serving to continue.

Etymology

LL continuativus (as CONTINUATION)

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