interconnectedness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of interconnectedness
First recorded in 1920–25; interconnect + -ed 2 + -ness
Example Sentences
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They named her Bee, in honor of the interconnectedness of the natural world, and so they could see reminders of her each spring.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
"So the interconnectedness, visa-free travel and ease of payment and navigation makes China much closer than it used to be," Gabuev says.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
"The answer lies in the interconnectedness of Maya societies," said Gwinneth.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
“Greater interconnectedness owing to such circular financing structures heightens concerns of systemic spillovers should an adverse shock affect even a single entity,” they note.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
When he discussed the interconnectedness of the rich and poor parts of the world, the dam was his favorite metaphor.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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