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🌐 Linked to network 🤝 Close relationship 🔗 Joined together
connected

connected

2.7
Joined to a power outlet or network so it works
  • adjective
  • /kəˈnɛktɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : conectado
  • No, Now let's get you connected to a network.

And that's because those are separate servers that are connected using open standards.

Examples

  • A single node is connected to a huge number of others.

  • We're going to need that cable to be connected to the hybrid.

  • Yeah, but it looks like it's connected right under here.

  • It's a computer program, it's connected to some environment.

  • And it's like connected to the table via that arm thing.

  • We've now got the screen connected securely to the panda.

  • The printer needs to be connected to the power source for it to work properly.

  • Make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network before browsing the internet.

  • She can control the lights because they are connected to her smart home system.

Synonyms

online
vsconnected
  • Texting
758 1.0

Connected to the internet and available there

covers attachment to power, networks, or devices beyond just the internet
wired
vsconnected
4 3.7

Having electric or phone connections already installed

can use physical wiring or other methods to work or communicate
hardwired
vsconnected
  • Specialized
1 4.7

Connected by physical cables instead of using wireless signals

can join to power or networks via cables or wirelessly
linked
vsconnected
2.1

Joined together so they form a group or system

is broader and includes attachments for power or communication

Antonyms

isolated
56 3.8

Far from other places or people and hard to reach

disconnected
1 2.9

Not attached to a power outlet

How Connected

online
  • Texting
758 1.0
connected
  • Specialized
2.7
disconnected
1 2.9

Surface Forms

connected positive

Morphology

connected = connect (transparent) = connect + ed

A standard past-participle/adjectival formation from the verb 'connect' with a clear meaning of being joined or linked.

Etymology

Connected comes from the Latin parts con- 'together' and nectere 'to tie', so think of a plug or cable 'tying' a device to power or a network. That's why connected means joined so a device can work or 'talk' to others.