linked
Americanadjective
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joined together; connected.
The five linked rings on the Olympic flag are said to represent the continents of Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.
With your bank card you can access all your linked accounts from an ATM.
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closely associated or correlated.
The research deals with the linked issues of sedentary work and obesity.
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provided with or reached by means of a hyperlink.
You can register online by clicking on the linked seminar title.
Links on our website should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the linked sites.
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made up of links.
The photo shows refugees waiting behind a linked fence.
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Genetics. (of genes) exhibiting linkage, with the effect that the traits determined by the genes are inherited together as a unit.
verb
Other Word Forms
- well-linked adjective
Etymology
Origin of linked
First recorded in 1400–50 for literal sense; late Middle English; link 1, -ed 2 for adjective senses; link 1, -ed 1 for verb sense
Example Sentences
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Wu emphasized that the majority of myocarditis cases linked to vaccination resolve quickly, with heart function either fully preserved or restored.
From Science Daily
Improved air quality resulting from the industry's decline has been linked to drop in heart disease in the area, according to a study published this month in the journal Atmosphere.
From Barron's
Because both types of light originate near the same black hole, astronomers have long known that ultraviolet and X-ray emissions from quasars are closely linked.
From Science Daily
Mia has published five colouring books linked to the tapestry, and has now produced a larger book containing 25 full-scale transfers of scenes for embroidery enthusiasts.
From BBC
The United States announced its strikes on unspecified militants linked to Islamic State group Thursday, though information on who specifically was targeted -- and the extent of each country's involvement -- remains unclear.
From Barron's
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