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linker

5.4

Something that joins ideas, parts or devices to make a connection

noun
/ˈlɪŋkər/

Specialized

: conector

In many programming languages, a linker combines multiple object files into a single executable program.

Examples

In addition, a few of the database links went not only to article databases, but also to Refworks, e-journals, citation linkers, subject guides, and Google Books.

Academic text (2012)
Furthermore, when phrases do occur, the linker is more like ours with—that is, more inclusive, not so itemizing.

Academic text (1996)
And then I can explicitly expose the call to bless by saying that let's just call the linker function here on the result of blessing that URL.
The role of a linker is crucial in a sentence; it helps connect ideas smoothly, making the message clear.
As a grammatical tool, a linker like 'however' can show contrast between two statements effectively.

Synonyms

connective

vslinker

11 5.6

Joining two parts or things

is used for words or devices that join parts within systems or language

connector

vslinker

5 3.6

A word that links ideas or parts of a sentence

is a more general term for joining elements within language or systems

Compounds

linker histone

Specialized

7.5

A protein that helps fold and hold DNA inside the cell nucleus

How Explicit

therefore

Formal

∞ 3.2

linker

Specialized

5.4

∞ 1.0

but

∞ 1.0

and

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

linker singular

linkers plural

Morphology

linker = link (transparent) = link + er

Direct agent/instrument formation from 'link' using '-er', so the meaning 'device or word that connects elements' is clearly derived.

Etymology

Linker comes from link + -er, where link means 'to join' and -er means 'one who'. So a linker in language or systems is a word or tool that 'connects' ideas or parts, like 'and' in a sentence or a cable between devices.