Transition Words and Phrases

Definition

Transition words and phrases are words or phrases that connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs together in a smooth and logical way. They help improve the flow of an argument by signaling relationships between different parts of the text.

Related terms

Coherence:

Coherence refers to the clarity and logical connection between ideas in a text.

Conjunctions: Conjunctions are words used to connect clauses or sentences. They can also function as transition words.

Logical Progression: Logical progression is the orderly sequence in which ideas are presented in an argument to build upon each other.