linked

adjective

ˈliŋ(k)t 

1

: marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage

linked genes

2

: having or provided with links

a linked list

Examples of linked in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50. — Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing linked

• enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
• index-linked
• sex-linked
• X-linked

Rhymes for linked

• distinct
• extinct
• hoodwinked
• precinct
• succinct
• unlinked
• blinked
• clinked
• inked
• kinked
• tinct
• winked

Kids Definition

linked

adjective

ˈliŋ(k)t 

: exhibiting genetic linkage : tending to be inherited together

Medical Definition

linked

adjective

ˈliŋ(k)t 

: marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage

linked genes