connectivity

American  

[kon-ek-tiv-i-tee, kuh-nek‑] / ˌkɒn ɛkˈtɪv ɪ ti, kəˌnɛk‑ /

1. the state or quality of being connected or connective.

   the benefits of global connectivity.

2. Digital Technology. the ability to link to and communicate with other computer systems, electronic devices, software, or the internet.

   This laptop has limited connectivity.

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connectivity British  

/ ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state of being or being able to be connected

2. computing the state of being connected to the internet

3. computing the capacity of a machine or appliance to be connected to other machines, appliances, or facilities

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Etymology

Origin of connectivity

First recorded in 1890–1900; connectiv(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

With limited pipeline connectivity, it relies more on sea delivery from other states and countries.

From Los Angeles Times

Telekom Malaysia remains the bank’s top sector pick given rising demand for data and connectivity as it expands network infrastructure, broadband and international bandwidth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Internet connectivity has been further restricted since Sunday, according to NetBlocks, an independent organization that tracks internet flows.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rise of Dubai, where I am based for work, from a small Gulf trading port to a global destination has been built on connectivity.

From BBC

But even at around one percent of typical levels, Iran's connectivity is "still a large figure in absolute terms", Netblocks' Mater said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• connectedness
• relatedness