nexus — a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneksəs/
Korean meaning: 연결고리, 중심점, 결합점
Korean pronunciation: **넥**서스
Example Sentences
- The coffee shop became the nexus of all campus gossip and romance drama.
- Scientists are studying the nexus between social media usage and sleep patterns.
- His kitchen is the nexus of all family chaos - where homework, cooking, and pet feeding collide.
nexus
NOUN//ˈneksəs//
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
The station coordinator manages the transportation nexus connecting multiple train lines
A Lexus creates the nexus across Texas!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'nexus', the past participle of 'nectere' meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. The word entered English in the 17th century, originally used in philosophical and scientific contexts to denote a connection or link between things.
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📝Examples
“The coffee shop became the nexus of all campus gossip and romance drama.”
“Scientists are studying the nexus between social media usage and sleep patterns.”
“His kitchen is the nexus of all family chaos - where homework, cooking, and pet feeding collide.”
“The research explores the nexus between climate change and economic policy.”
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