connectedness

American  

[kuh-nek-tid-nis] / kəˈnɛk tɪd nɪs /

noun

1. the fact of being or feeling socially, emotionally, spiritually, or professionally linked with others or with another, or the robustness of such relationships.

   There's something about sharing stories as a group that builds a sense of connectedness.

   “Social capital” is the connectedness, trust, and reciprocity in a community that gives it the capacity for collective action.

2. the fact of being characterized by links of any kind between people or things.

   In an era of connectedness, when information flows so fluidly, competition can and will come from many places.

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Etymology

Origin of connectedness

connected ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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connectedness

“They inspire perseverance and a sense of connectedness to something greater, to nature,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

It measures three primary areas: clarity, emotional balance, and connectedness to people and purpose.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026

“It might be an optimal arrangement for employees to work from home one to two days a week, where they maintain productivity, maintain mental health, and still attain the social connectedness they need,” says Cuevas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

The researchers added: “There is a strong positive association of social isolation and loneliness with depression from youth to older adulthood. Further, higher social connectedness is protective towards depressive symptoms and disorders.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2025

These comparisons suggest that geographic connectedness has exerted both positive and negative effects on the evolution of technology.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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