The term 'CONNECTIVE GIZMO' is a combination of two words, 'CONNECTIVE' and 'GIZMO'. CONNECTIVE refers to something that connects two or more things together, while GIZMO is an informal term for a device or gadget. The crossword solution for this term is 'ADAPTER', which is a device used to connect two different types of components, such as a computer to a printer. An ADAPTER can also be used to connect two different types of cables, such as a USB cable to an HDMI cable.