What is a correlative conjunction?

Definition
	A correlative conjunction is either of a pair of coordinating conjunctions used in ordered fashion. Typically, one is used immediately before each member of a pair of constituents.

Example (English)
	Either you or I

Generic
	A correlative conjunction is a kind of
	What is a coordinating conjunction?

Sources
	Pei and Gaynor 1954 49
	Hartmann and Stork 1972 55
	Mish 1991 293

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Concept module: correlative conjunction
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