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

The company is showing off the Tamagotchi's evolution from bouncing black-and-white pixelated characters to colour screens and wifi connectivity at a special 30th anniversary exhibition that opens in Tokyo on Wednesday.

From Barron's

“This combination creates a compelling switching platform for accelerated infrastructure, advancing Marvell’s connectivity strategy for next-generation AI and cloud data centers,” Marvell CEO Matt Murphy said of the XConn deal.

From Barron's

"The brain achieves this by leveraging its white matter connectivity to share information across regions, and this integration is crucial for human behavior."

From Science Daily

This allowed the team to precisely track changes in brain connectivity.

From Science Daily

If those habitats disappear or stop functioning properly, connectivity between whale fall sites breaks down.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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