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
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“AI infrastructure is undergoing a fundamental architectural shift toward optical connectivity, creating an opportunity that comes along once in a generation,” Marvell CEO Matt Murphy said in a release.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Marvell agreed to buy Lumentum in an all-stock deal worth roughly $80 billion to expand its optical connectivity technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
That connectivity can also provide an avenue for attackers to interfere with physical systems through digital networks.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president, told investors this month that connectivity is “quickly becoming table stakes” for passengers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
This sud- den revolution in connectivity constituted a major flattening force.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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