connective
Tissue binding organs
Connective describes something that connects or serves to connect.
In grammar, a connective is a word or phrase that links clauses, sentences, or ideas—words like *and*, *but*, *however*, and *therefore*.
In anatomy, connective tissue is the material that holds the body together, supporting and binding other tissues and organs.
The essay lacked connectives, so the argument felt disjointed.
Word joining clauses together
- prepositionRelational grammar term
- transitionChange from one state
- clauseProvision in agreement
- subordinatorDependent clause marker
coordinator · relative · linking · discourse · marker · cohesive · anaphora · reference
Binding tie or connection
- linkPoint of connection
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- relationshipConnection between entities
interdependence · synergy · reciprocity · interplay · rapport · liaison · partnership · collaboration
Bonding substance
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- solderFusible bonding alloy
- weldHeat-fused metal joint
epoxy · resin · mortar · caulk · paste · tape · fastener · bonding
Structural body protein
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
elastin · adipose · areolar · reticular · fibrous · membrane · matrix · fibroblast
Shared by multiple parties
- articulationClear vocal expression
- synovialOf joint membranes
- sutureMedical wound closure
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
junction · node · ganglion · commissure · anastomosis · bridge · linkage · neural
conjunction
Word joining clauses together
- prepositionRelational grammar term
- transitionChange from one state
- clauseProvision in agreement
subordinator · coordinator · relative · linking · discourse · marker · cohesive · anaphora · reference · ellipsis
bond
Binding tie or connection
relationship · interdependence · synergy · reciprocity · interplay · rapport · liaison · partnership · collaboration · association
glue
Bonding substance
weld · epoxy · resin · mortar · caulk · paste · tape · fastener · bonding · adhesion
collagen
Structural body protein
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
tendon · elastin · adipose · areolar · reticular · fibrous · membrane · matrix · fibroblast · dermis
joint
Shared by multiple parties
- articulationClear vocal expression
- synovialOf joint membranes
- sutureMedical wound closure
synapse · junction · node · ganglion · commissure · anastomosis · bridge · linkage · neural · pathway
router
Packet-forwarding network device
bridge · gateway · backbone · topology · mesh · link · bus · ring · star · protocol
- tissuesadipose, neural tissue, cardiac tissue, fibrous tissue, bone
- function wordsa, an, the, and, or
- tissue traitselastic, fibrous, muscular, nervous, epithelial
- stamensstamen, anther, filament, pollen
- pollenpollen, pollen grains, pollen grain, bee pollen, grass pollen
- histologyhistology, tissue, cells, microscope slides, tissue sections
connectivedisjunctive
Expressing mutual exclusion
separative · divisive · disjoining · exclusive · disjunct
connectiveseparating
Dividing into parts
isolating · disconnecting · dividing · insulating · barrier
connectivedisruptive
Tending to interrupt order
interruptive · discontinuous · fragmentary · broken · gapped
- internet connection
- connecting flightMulti-leg air travel
- make a connectionForm a meaningful link
- connecting the dotsFinding relationships between elements
- loose connectionUnstable junction between conductors
- lost connectionCommunication severed unexpectedly
connection, connecting, disconnecting, interconnecting, reconnecting