interconnectedness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of interconnectedness
First recorded in 1920–25; interconnect + -ed 2 + -ness
Example Sentences
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Critics argue that this interconnectedness merely shifts risk within the system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Through handmade pigments, intuitive process and mythic storytelling, her paintings honor the interconnectedness of all beings and the sacred nature of everyday life.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
Nvidia has the potential to reignite the artificial-intelligence trade this week — in the face of concerns about the sustainability of AI demand and the interconnectedness of financing arrangements within the industry.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025
As a business owner, Nash has observed how “global interconnectedness is changing the way that countries like New Zealand can export and can work with economies around the world.”
From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025
It implies the deep interconnectedness of all things.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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