interconnected

adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce interconnected (audio)
Synonyms of interconnectednext
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness noun

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Garden terraces and private balconies overlook the Mediterranean, while an interconnected guest house and a 36-foot swimming pool with a pool house complete the residence. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 June 2026 Mythos models, in the wrong hands, could dramatically accelerate sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly in sectors such as banking, which rely on complex, interconnected, and often decades-old technology systems, according to experts. Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 June 2026 The original quest was to study the collapse of California’s sardine industry, but scientists quickly realized that solving that mystery required studying not just one species, but all the interconnected components across the ecosystem. Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 This is particularly relevant in development environments where governments, nonprofit organizations and international institutions rely on interconnected digital systems to deliver services and coordinate programs. Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for interconnected

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interconnected was in 1836

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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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