1. A description of consonants that are next to each other within a word without a vowel or vowels between them.
2. Bound in close association or joined together; united; conjoined; combined.

A function of adverbial grammar which is to join two sentences or other discourse units; for example, however, anyway, in the first place, above all, again, also, anyhow/anyway, however, therefore, thus, moreover, example, in conclusion, etc.