connectedness — the state of being connected or linked together; a feeling of belonging or being in relationship with others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being connected or linked together; a feeling of belonging or being in relationship with others
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnektɪdnəs/
Example Sentences
- The professor's research showed that pet ownership significantly increases people's sense of connectedness.
- Despite having 5,000 Instagram followers, Jenny felt a complete lack of connectedness and decided to adopt a cactus for companionship.
- The pandemic highlighted the importance of digital connectedness in maintaining relationships.
connectedness
NOUN[/kəˈnektɪdnəs/]
the state of being connected or linked together; a feeling of belonging or being in relationship with others
Around the campfire, their shared stories created a deep sense of connectedness.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin connectere, meaning 'to bind together' or 'to join', combined with the English suffix -ness indicating a state or quality. The word evolved through Middle English and Old French to denote the abstract concept of being connected or linked.
Breakdown
connect (from Latin connectere: com- 'together' + nectere 'to bind') + -ed (past participle marker) + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting state or condition).
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📝Examples
“The professor's research showed that pet ownership significantly increases people's sense of connectedness.”
“Despite having 5,000 Instagram followers, Jenny felt a complete lack of connectedness and decided to adopt a cactus for companionship.”
“The pandemic highlighted the importance of digital connectedness in maintaining relationships.”
“The WiFi went down and suddenly the office discovered the lost art of actual human connectedness - mostly complaining about the WiFi together.”
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