Logical Connectives

adjective used to refer to two things or people together

pronoun referring to two things or people previously mentioned

• Both candidates have strong qualifications for the position.
• We can both go to the movies tonight.
• Let's both chill at the beach this weekend.
• Their friendship was like a bridge connecting both of their worlds.

noun a difference or inconsistency between two things

• The disjunction of the two events led to a complex outcome.
• The disjunction between their opinions caused a lot of tension.
• I can't deal with the disjunction between what he says and what he does.
• The disjunction in her heart was evident as she struggled to make a decision.

adjective relating to or expressing a choice between alternatives

• The disjunctive conjunction 'or' is used to present mutually exclusive options.
• You can choose either option A or option B, it's disjunctive.
• You gotta pick one or the other, it's disjunctive like that.
• The disjunctive paths in life led her to different destinations.

adverb therefore; consequently

conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or inference

• The experiment yielded inconclusive results; ergo, further research is necessary.
• I don't want to go to the party, ergo I'm staying home tonight.
• I aced the test, ergo I'm feeling pretty good about it.
• His actions spoke louder than words, ergo he was deemed trustworthy.

adverb as a consequence; therefore

preposition from this place; away

conjunction as a result; therefore

• The data clearly shows a correlation between smoking and lung cancer, hence the need for more research in this area.
• I missed the bus, hence why I'm running late to the meeting.
• I aced the exam, hence I'm feeling pretty good about my grade in the class.
• His dedication to his craft is unmatched, hence why he is considered a master in his field.

noun the action or state of being involved in something

• The implication of the new policy is that all employees must undergo additional training.
• So, what's the implication of skipping class?
• I didn't realize the implication of ghosting someone until it happened to me.
• The dark clouds rolling in had a heavy implication of an impending storm.

adjective suggesting or implying something without being explicitly stated

• The research findings are implicative of a need for further investigation.
• His behavior was implicative of his true intentions.
• Her texts were implicative of a possible crush on him.
• The dark clouds were implicative of an impending storm.

verb used to introduce a hypothesis or a hypothetical situation

• Supposing we were to implement this new policy, what impact do you think it would have on our revenue?
• Supposing we all chipped in a few dollars, do you think we could afford to rent a party bus for the weekend?
• Supposing we sneak out of the house tonight, where should we go?
• Supposing we take a different approach to solving this problem, maybe we'll see better results.

adverb used to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence

conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence

• The experiment yielded significant results; therefore, further research is warranted.
• I studied hard for the test and aced it, so I'm treating myself to ice cream.
• I saved up enough money, so I'm gonna splurge on some new kicks.
• She planted the seeds with care and watered them diligently; therefore, a beautiful garden bloomed in her backyard.

adverb used to indicate that the reverse of what is stated is true

preposition used to indicate that the positions of two elements are reversed

conjunction used to indicate that the order of two elements has been reversed

• In a scientific experiment, increasing the temperature led to an increase in pressure, and vice versa.
• I always check the weather forecast before making plans, and vice versa.
• I told her I like her, and vice versa, so we're going on a date next week.
• When it comes to relationships, communication is key - if one person is not willing to listen, then vice versa, the relationship will suffer.