connectivity
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the state or quality of being connected or connective.
the benefits of global connectivity.
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Digital Technology. the ability to link to and communicate with other computer systems, electronic devices, software, or the internet.
This laptop has limited connectivity.
noun
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the state of being or being able to be connected
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computing the state of being connected to the internet
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computing the capacity of a machine or appliance to be connected to other machines, appliances, or facilities
Etymology
Origin of connectivity
First recorded in 1890–1900; connectiv(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing connectivity
Human Geography - Middle School
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“Lufthansa Group is pursuing a clear strategic agenda: to support TAP Air Portugal’s growth while preserving its national identity and to sustainably strengthen Portugal’s connectivity, particularly with North and Latin America,” the group said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Schools were also closed on Monday and digital monitor Netblocks reported "major disruption to the internet connectivity" in parts of the province the previous night.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The UAE is a big hub for data-center investment, but projects there have their own challenges, including reliable power, cooling, water availability, connectivity, building permits and the economics of the data center in question.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Writing on Telegram, the company confirmed that its data centre in Vladimir was damaged and that operations had been "completely suspended," although they were working to restore connectivity.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
However, Harold did not have Bluetooth connectivity, or for that matter a CD player, meaning that while in Harold’s company, one had three choices: 1.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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