spojec

Spojec is a term used in several Slavic languages to denote a connector or joint, including both physical connections and abstract links. The word derives from a common Slavic root meaning “to join” and typically takes a suffix forming a noun that names an instrument, device, or point of connection.

In linguistics, spojec is occasionally used informally to describe a hypothetical linking element that binds two linguistic units, such as clauses or phrases. This use is not standardized and appears mainly in theoretical discussions or as a didactic placeholder rather than as a fixed technical term.

In engineering and construction contexts, spojec or its language-specific equivalents translate to “connector” or “coupler” and refer to components that join parts of a system, such as pipes, cables, or mechanical elements. The exact function and form of a spojec vary by field and language, ranging from a simple fastener to a more complex joint or adapter.

See also: spójnik (conjunction), spoj (joint or connection).