connectivity
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the state or quality of being connected or connective.
the benefits of global connectivity.
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Digital Technology. the ability to link to and communicate with other computer systems, electronic devices, software, or the internet.
This laptop has limited connectivity.
noun
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the state of being or being able to be connected
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computing the state of being connected to the internet
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computing the capacity of a machine or appliance to be connected to other machines, appliances, or facilities
Etymology
Origin of connectivity
First recorded in 1890–1900; connectiv(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing connectivity
Human Geography - Middle School
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Example Sentences
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Large swathes of the island still have no electricity or telephone connectivity.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
SpaceX essentially created the modern space economy by pioneering reusable rockets, which dramatically lowered the cost of reaching orbit, enabling applications like space-based cellphone connectivity.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The efforts are designed to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for fiber, cable, and other connectivity solutions that are part of Amazon’s data-center buildout.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Another $1.6 trillion comes from SpaceX’s connectivity solutions across Starlink Broadband and Starlink Mobile.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
The Voices from the Hellmouth series on Slashdot this week demonstrated the power of interactivity and connectivity.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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