in·ter·con·nect·ed
ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd 
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness
noun
in·ter·con·nect·ed·ness
-tə̇dnə̇s
: the quality or state of being interconnected : interrelatedness
the interconnectedness of the interests of all nations has become so great—
H. J. Morgenthau
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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.
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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
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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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