linkage
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B2
/ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/
connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'linkage' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'linken,' where 'link' meant 'to connect or bind.'
Historical Evolution
'linken' transformed into the modern English word 'linkage' through the addition of the suffix '-age.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to connect or bind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of linking or the state of being linked.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of linking or the state of being linked.
The linkage between the two systems was seamless.
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Noun 2
a mechanical assembly of parts connected to manage forces and movement.
The engineer designed a new linkage for the machine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35