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Conjective

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A term used in logic to refer to a connective that joins two propositions into a compound statement.

Usage: In logic, a conjective is represented by logical operators such as "and" (also represented as "&") and "or" (also represented as "|").

Example:

"P and Q" is a conjective that represents the logical operator of conjunction, meaning both propositions P and Q must be true for the compound statement to be true.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to conjunction or joining.

Usage: The adjective form is used to describe something that is related to or involves connecting or joining.

Example:

The conjective function in programming languages allows you to combine multiple conditions using logical operators.

Sense 2: Commonly used; widely known or accepted.

Usage: The adjective form is used to describe something that is popular or well-liked by many people.

Example:

The conjective phrase "once in a blue moon" is a popular expression used to convey rare occurrences.


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