connective
- noun
- /kəˈnɛktɪv/
- Specialized
:
conector
- To fix the plumbing issue, we need a strong connective piece to join the pipes together securely.
Examples
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Now see what's happening here, though, Because they give you this connective piece that goes between your toilet and the seat.
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If you look inside on the back here, these three touch points are the connective points for how it charges.
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It sounds to me like they are the connective tissue of the learning process.
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I think this is important connective tissue for some of the rest of the avenues we'll be exploring.
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They are connective tissue like tendons and ligaments.
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And collagen is in connective tissue like skin, hair, nails, tendons, ligaments.
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You can get tumors of connective tissues and these are referred to as sarcomas, and there can be different sarcomas depending on where they're found.
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The technician explained that this device is a connective component which helps establish the connection between the two circuits.
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In a car, the connective parts ensure that the engine functions properly by linking various mechanical systems.
Synonyms
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1.0
A small metal ring that connects parts of a chain
60
3.3
A part that joins parts so power, signals, or water can pass
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3.7
A part that joins two cables so they can carry power or signals
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3.9
A connection between things, for example air pollution and disease
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5.3
A device that connects two machine parts so they move together
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6.3
A device that connects the ends of two things, like train cars or pipes
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6.5
Something used to join two or more parts in building work
A way of joining two things so they can send power or information
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.3
Tissue that supports and joins parts of the body like tendons and ligaments
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Connective comes from the root connect, from old parts con- 'together' and nect 'to bind'. So a physical connective is a small part or device that joins pipes, wires, or machine parts together.