a word or phrase such as ‘however’ or ‘what’s more’ that links what has already been said or written to what follows. Linkers are also called conjuncts.
Synonyms and related words
Types of word
antonym
argot
back formation
linker
noun countable linguistics
US /ˈlɪŋkər/
Word Forms
singular
linker
plural
linkers
DEFINITIONS1
1
a word or phrase such as “however” or “what’s more” that links what has already been said or written to what follows. Linkers are also called conjuncts.