connectivity
Use Connectivity in a sentence
ɛkˈtɪv1.
the state or quality of being connected or connective: the benefits of global connectivity.
2.
Computers. the ability to link to and communicate with other computer systems, electronic devices, software, or the Internet: This laptop has limited connectivity.
Origin:
1890-1900
1890-1900
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connective (kəˈnɛktɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | serving to connect or capable of connecting |
| —n | |
| 2. | a thing that connects |
| 3. | grammar, logic |
| a. a less common word for conjunction | |
| b. any word that connects phrases, clauses, or individual words | |
| c. a symbol used in a formal language in the construction of compound sentences from simpler sentences, corresponding to terms such as or, and, not, etc, in ordinary speech | |
| 4. | botany the tissue of a stamen that connects the two lobes of the anther |
| 5. | anatomy a nerve-fibre bundle connecting two nerve centres |
| con'nectively | |
| —adv | |
| connectivity | |
| —n | |
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Connectivity
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| connectivity (ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the state of being or being able to be connected |
| 2. | computing the state of being connected to the internet |
| 3. | computing the capacity of a machine or appliance to be connected to other machines, appliances, or facilities |
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Example sentences
T he high and rising importance of human connectivity has significant implications for the future.
The connectivity between groups also varies over time as a function of market conditions.
The entire category is an amazing mix of technology, connectivity and a deep desire for social contact and interaction.
Small, portable laptops and smartphones tempt travelers to expect the modern creature comfort of connectivity wherever they go.
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