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interconnection

interconnection

7 4.4
A group of things linked so they work together and change each other
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərkəˈnɛkʃən/
translation icon : interconexión
  • "We are made real by the interconnections with all our relations.
  • interconnection network
  • complex interconnections
  • global interconnection

He stresses interconnections and he, and he also does really good comparative work.

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Examples

  • The documentary explored the interconnection of different ecosystems and how they depend on one another.

  • The laudable goal, of course, is to educate Americans about Muslim achievements and to emphasize interconnections rather than clashes.

    Academic text (2008)
  • There is a reality of our interconnection that is available to us and we all know it.

  • People, this is an interconnection between your mind and your emotions and and your body.

  • Do you feel that there is sort of any interconnection between consciousness being fundamental and love?

  • And then of course, there are lots of other interconnections of systems.

  • I believe there's an elaborate interconnection between every living thing.

  • Interviewees frequently reported the interconnection of academic and social behaviors as "common" knowledge among teachers and staff alike.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The aim was to identify interconnections in people's activities and "language" in the broadest sense.

    Academic text (1995)
  • A central theme of ecofeminism is the interconnection between the abuse of nature and the oppression of women.

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

connectivity
vsinterconnection
  • Specialized
30 4.3

The ability of systems or devices to link and share information

is similar but highlights working together and mutual influence beyond mere links
linkage
vsinterconnection
26 3.9

A connection between things, for example air pollution and disease

focuses more on connections that let parts work together or influence one another
interplay
vsinterconnection
18 4.8

A way that two or more things affect each other

focuses more on the underlying connections that let those interactions and joint work happen
interoperability
vsinterconnection
  • Specialized
8 6.5

Different computers or devices work together and share data

is broader, covering any connections that enable working or mutual influence
connectedness
vsinterconnection
8 4.8

How people and things are joined and relate to each other

is more about connections that enable parts to work together or influence each other
junction
vsinterconnection
7 3.0

The action of bringing two things together so they connect

covers the joining but also the overall condition that lets things work together
interconnectedness
vsinterconnection
6 6.8

The way things are linked and affect each other

is the same idea but stresses working together and mutual influence
interlocking
vsinterconnection
4 5.5

Fitting parts together so they move as one

is less physical and covers any connections that enable joint work or influence
interlacing
vsinterconnection
3 5.3

The act of weaving things together to make a pattern

is less about weaving and more about connections that let things cooperate or influence
interconnectivity
vsinterconnection
  • Specialized
2 6.3

A connection between systems that lets them share information

focuses more broadly on connections that let things work or influence each other
interrelationship
vsinterconnection
2 5.9

A connection where two or more things affect each other

is similar but emphasises the condition that allows working together as well as influence
interrelation
vsinterconnection
1 5.8

A way two or more things connect and affect each other

adds the idea of enabling cooperation and mutual influence beyond mere connection
interrelatedness
vsinterconnection
1 7.1

A close connection between things that makes them affect each other

is the same reciprocity but also highlights joint functioning and mutual effect
interlinkage
vsinterconnection
1 6.1

A connection between things or systems that makes them affect each other

is broader, covering the state or process enabling joint working and influence
interworking
vsinterconnection
  • Specialized
6.2

The process of different systems or devices working together

covers this cooperation but also includes the general state of being connected
intersystem
vsinterconnection
  • Specialized
7.4

A link that lets different systems share information

includes such interfaces but also nontechnical connections that let things affect each other
intercommunication
vsinterconnection
6.2

A way for people, groups, or systems to share information with each other

is broader, covering any connections that allow working together or mutual influence
intertwinement
vsinterconnection
7.0

Things twisted and woven together so they are closely connected

is broader, applying to all kinds of connections that let parts work or affect each other
entwinement
vsinterconnection
7.4

A close, often complicated connection between people, groups, or ideas

is similar but emphasises the practical working together and mutual influence of parts
connexion
vsinterconnection
  • Archaic
9.9

A way of joining two things so they can send power or information

is broader, covering the whole process or state that enables joint working and influence

Antonyms

89 2.6

The process of moving apart or staying apart

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

How Connected

interconnection
7 4.4
connection
1.9
separation
89 2.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

interconnection = connection (transparent) = inter + connect + ion

The prefix 'inter-' clearly indicates a mutual or reciprocal action, making the meaning of 'interconnection' clear from 'connection'.

Etymology

Interconnection puts together inter- meaning 'between' and connect meaning 'to join'. You can see inter- in internet, which helps you remember it links things across places. So, an interconnection is when things are joined so they can 'work together' or influence each other.