connectives
[/kəˈnɛktɪvz/]
nounpl: connectives
conectivos
1. Words or phrases that join clauses, sentences, or ideas together to show relationships between them
Common connectives include 'and', 'but', 'however', and 'therefore'.
Conectivos comuns incluem 'e', 'mas', 'porém' e 'portanto'.
2. In grammar and linguistics, elements that link different parts of discourse
The teacher explained how connectives improve text cohesion.
A professora explicou como os conectivos melhoram a coesão do texto.
3. In logic and mathematics, operators that connect propositions or sets
Logical connectives like AND, OR, and NOT are fundamental in Boolean algebra.
Conectivos lógicos como E, OU e NÃO são fundamentais na álgebra booleana.
In Brazilian education, teaching 'conectivos' is a crucial part of Portuguese language instruction, emphasizing text coherence and cohesion. In the USA, connectives are taught as key elements of writing craft, helping students develop more sophisticated and flowing prose.
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