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

While these systems have enabled global connectivity, they are running into growing challenges such as crowded radio frequencies, signal interference in busy indoor environments, and increasing energy demands as more devices come online.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Kaveh has been providing internet access to friends and family via SpaceX's Starlink, which offers connectivity via satellites.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Arguably unlike Big Tobacco, social media provides a variety of positive social benefits as a communication, entertainment, information and connectivity tool.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Iran is also uniquely aggressive in shutting down all international connectivity in times of crisis.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

As hugely important as Berners-Lee’s invention was, what really pop- ularized the Internet and the Web as tools of both connectivity and commerce was the creation of easy-to-install and easy-to-use commercial browsers.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

Related Words

• connectedness
• relatedness