copulative

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv/

adjective

  • 1 Grammar (of a word) connecting words or clauses linked in sense. Compare with disjunctive.
  • connecting a subject and predicate.
  • 2relating to sexual intercourse.

Derivatives

copulatively

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French copulatif, -ive or late Latin copulativus, from copulat- 'coupled', from the verb copulare (see copulate)