connective
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
The tissue which connects the locules of an anthers together.
Pronunciation
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kuhnehktivSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
kəˈnɛktɪv
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Definition
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adjective
Serving or tending to connect; connecting.
noun
grammar
A word used to connect words, clauses and sentences, most commonly applied to conjunctions.
grammar
An uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
botany
The tissue which connects the locules of an anthers together.
Word at a Glance
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- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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An instrumentality that connects.
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Tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells.
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Sense: serving or tending to connect
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