interconnected — having different parts or elements connected to each other
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having different parts or elements connected to each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈnektɪd/
Example Sentences
- My smart home devices are so interconnected that when I sneeze, my air purifier automatically turns on.
- The global economy shows how interconnected our world has become.
- Social media platforms are interconnected, so my embarrassing photo appeared everywhere instantly.
interconnected
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntərˈnektɪd/]
having different parts or elements connected to each other
Subway lines, power grids, and data cables show how interconnected the city really is.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines Latin elements to express the modern concept of connection. It derives from Latin inter- (between), con- (together), and nectere (to bind), which merged to describe a state of mutual interconnection where elements are bound together across intervening spaces.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + con- (together) + nect- (bind, from Latin nectere) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix), literally meaning 'bound together between.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My smart home devices are so interconnected that when I sneeze, my air purifier automatically turns on.”
“The global economy shows how interconnected our world has become.”
“Social media platforms are interconnected, so my embarrassing photo appeared everywhere instantly.”
“Climate change demonstrates how interconnected environmental systems are.”
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