A term or expression denoting continuance. [1913 Webster]
"To these may be added continuatives; as, Rome remains to this day; which includes, at least, two propositions, viz., Rome was, and Rome is."
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A word that continues the connection of sentences or subjects; a connective; a conjunction. [1913 Webster]
"Continuatives . . . consolidate sentences into one continuous whole."
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