What is a conjunctive adverb?

Definition
	A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that functions like a conjunction by expressing the relationship between independent sentences.

Discussion
	In English, a conjunctive adverb’s position in a sentence is flexible.

Examples (English)
	I don’t like the job; still, I’ll take it. I don’t like the job; I’ll take it, still.

Generic
	A conjunctive adverb is a kind of
	What is an adverb? (Linguistics)

Sources
	Pei and Gaynor 1954 45
	Hartmann and Stork 1972 49
	Crystal 1980 65
	Mish 1991 278

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Concept module: conjunctive adverb
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