connected

adjective

con·​nect·​ed kə-ˈnek-təd 

1

: joined or linked together

2

: having the parts or elements logically linked together

presented a thoroughly connected view of the problem

3

: related by blood or marriage

4

: having social, professional, or commercial relationships

a well-connected lawyer

5

of a set : having the property that any two of its points can be joined by a line completely contained in the set

also : incapable of being separated into two or more closed disjoint subsets

connectedly adverb

connectedness noun

Examples of connected in a Sentence

a series of connected rooms

Recent Examples on the Web

Many Israeli-Arab people are afraid to go on the record amid a state crackdown on speech The series struck a chord with American-Jewish listeners in particular who want to feel connected to Israel during this crisis. —Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 1 June 2024

Gear up for style and stay connected with the Fossil Gen 6. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 30 May 2024

Such an important way to sort of stay connected to the outside world. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 29 May 2024

Use project management tools to track tasks and deadlines, invoicing software to manage payments, and communication platforms to stay connected with clients. —Ebony Flake, Essence, 29 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing connected

• simply connected
• well-connected