"conjunctive adverb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: conjunctive adverbs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} conjunctive adverb (plural conjunctive adverbs)
  1. (grammar) An adverb that connects two clauses; linking adverb. Wikipedia link: conjunctive adverb Categories (topical): Grammar
    Sense id: en-conjunctive_adverb-en-noun-N6hdxMaV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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