Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Connective /kən-ĕk'-tĭv/ · Con·nect·ive · IPA /kəˈnɛktɪv/ a. n. 01 a. Connecting, or adapted to connect; involving connection. 1. Connecting, or adapted to connect; involving connection. Phrases & compounds Connection tissue — See Conjunctive tissue, under Conjunctive. 02 n. That which connects 1. That which connects(Gram.)