connectivity

[kon-ek-tiv-i-tee, kuh-nek‑]

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.

connectivity

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of connectivity¹

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

Example Sentences

The improved connectivity between qubits “will allow users to accurately execute circuits with 30 percent more complexity than on IBM’s previous processor while maintaining low error rates,” the company said.

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The manufacturers of that game said it was deliberately analogue, with no batteries or internet connectivity required.

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“Ask for greater connectivity between data centers, grids and cloud providers,” Gadepally said.

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Major players like Facebook and Google promoted platitudes about unfettered access to information and instant connectivity to friends and neighbors while privately crafting silos to push users toward avenues they could monetize.

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Current projects to put data centers into orbit envision relying on clusters of low Earth orbit satellites positioned close enough together to ensure reliable wireless connectivity.

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Related Words

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