1. in a manner that connects or links things together; by means of connection
Usage: formal; often used in technical or academic contexts

Examples

• The two ideas are connectively related through shared principles.
• The neurons in the brain work connectively to process information.
• These sentences are connectively structured to form a coherent paragraph.
• The tissues are connectively bound together by collagen fibers.
• The departments operate connectively to achieve the company's goals.