coordinate connector
[/koʊˈɔːrdɪnət kəˈnɛktər/]
nounpl: coordinate connectors
conectivo coordenativo
1. A conjunction or grammatical element that joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank or importance
In the sentence 'She likes apples and oranges,' the word 'and' is a coordinate connector.
Na frase 'Ela gosta de maçãs e laranjas,' a palavra 'e' é um conectivo coordenativo.
2. A linguistic device used to establish paratactic relationships between grammatical units without subordination
Coordinate connectors such as 'but,' 'or,' and 'yet' link independent clauses.
Conectivos coordenativos como 'mas,' 'ou' e 'porém' ligam orações independentes.
This is primarily academic and technical terminology used in grammar instruction, linguistics, and language education in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is essential vocabulary for ESL/EFL teachers and students studying English grammar. The term is more frequently encountered in formal educational contexts rather than in everyday casual speech.
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