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

Aviation industry body Iata urged Inac to drop the deadline, to avoid further reducing "connectivity to the country, which is already one of the least connected in the region".

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But in those cases, he said utilities typically work nonstop to restore connectivity and often provide short-term backup power.

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Therefore, connectivity has become a more critical part of improving overall system performance.

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Built on the Gemini Pro 3 model, Nano Banana Pro boasts features such as increased image quality, advanced text rendering, connectivity to Google Search and the ability to blend up to 14 reference images.

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From monitoring the land, ocean, nature, and weather patterns to aiding communication and connectivity, satellites orbiting in space play an important role in safeguarding the Earth and improving our daily lives.

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Related Words

• connectedness 
• relatedness