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continuative

Syllabification: (con·tin·u·a·tive)

Pronunciation: /kənˈtinyo͞oətiv, -ˌātiv/

Linguistics

Definition of continuative

adjective

(of a word or phrase) having the function of moving a discourse or conversation forward.

noun

a word or phrase that moves a conversation forward (e.g., yes, well, as I was saying).

Origin:

mid 16th century (as a noun denoting something that brings about continuity): from late Latin continuativus, from continuat- 'continued', from the verb continuare (see continue)