Definition of DISJUNCTIVE

disjunctive

Meanings

Plural: disjunctives

Adjective

  • serving or tending to divide or separate

Adj

  • Not connected; separated.
  • Not used in immediate conjunction with the verb of which the pronoun is the subject.
  • Tending to join (two clauses), but in a way that conveys a disjunct within the conjoined relationship.
  • Tending to disjoin; separating.
  • Relating to disjunct tetrachords.
  • Of or related to a disjunction.

Noun

  • A disjunction.
  • A disjunct.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English disjunctief, disjunctyf, from Middle French disjunctif and Latin disjunctīvus (“placed in opposition”).

Antonyms

conjunctive

Scrabble Score: 24

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Words With Friends Score: 30

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