interconnection

[in-ter-kuh-nek-shuhn]

noun

1. the fact or state of being connected or linked with one another.

   The international think tank is dedicated to building a greater understanding of the interconnection between business, peace, and economics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interconnection¹

inter- ( def. ) + connection ( def. )

Example Sentences

Red Eléctrica also suggested that the drop of power caused a grid interconnection between Spain and France to trip.

From BBC

There are these global interconnections with the rise of the right-wing today; you can see them encouraging each other, attending each other's meetings and cheering on their particular favorite ideological candidates.

From Salon

“And everybody got connected with everybody in a dense web of interconnection.”

From Salon

"What an amazing treasure trove... that shows the deep interconnections criss-crossing Asia, as well as the links between exploitation of natural resources more than a millennium ago," he said.

From BBC

He added that while Northern Ireland does not have an interconnection policy, the Department for the Economy is working on one in partnership with the NI Utility Regulator.

From BBC

Related Words

• interdependence 
• interrelationship www.thesaurus.com
• kinship 
• linkage