connectedness
|con-nect-ed-ness|
B2
/kəˈnɛktɪdnəs/
(connect)
linking together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'connectedness' originates from the Latin word 'connectere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'nectere' meant 'to bind.'
Historical Evolution
'connectere' transformed into the Old French word 'connecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'connect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bind together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being linked or associated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being connected or linked.
The connectedness of the internet allows for instant communication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42