CONTINUATIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

continuatively (comparative more continuatively, superlative most continuatively)

in continuative manner

The aggregate supply of goods begins to increase continuatively.

Source: Wiktionary


CONTINUATIVE

Con*tin"u*a*tive, n. Etym: [Cf. F. continuatif.]

1. (Logic)

Definition: A term or expression denoting continuance. [R.] To these may be added continuatives; as, Rome remains to this day; which includes, at least, two propositions, viz., Rome was, and Rome is. I. Watts.

2. (Gram.)

Definition: A word that continues the connection of sentences or subjects; a connective; a conjunction. Continuatives . . . consolidate sentences into one continuous whole. Harris.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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