/kɒpˈjʊlɪtɪv/ KOP-yoo-li-tiv

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or serving to connect or unite

“The copulative forces in the molecule allowed it to form strong bonds with other atoms.”

2. noun

a word that connects or joins words or phrases, especially a conjunction

“The copulative in this sentence is ‘and’, which joins the two phrases together.”

3. verb

to connect or join words or phrases, especially to form a compound word or phrase

“The verb ‘to copulate’ means to connect or join words or phrases in a grammatically correct way.”