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adjective con·nect·ed \kə-ˈnek-təd\

Definition of connected

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

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Examples of connected in a Sentence

a series of connected rooms

Recent Examples of connected from the Web

Still, such retreats have long drawn the ire of government-watchdog groups, which point to them as examples of well-connected groups that look to sway politicians with perks.

— lesley clark, The Seattle Times, "Group lobbying for government cuts bankrolls pricey retreat for lawmakers", 3 June 2017
More recently, Toyota sees software and services as central to the auto industry, as cars become connected, start driving themselves and turn into lifestyle digital tools, Nakanishi said.

— Bloomberg.com, "Takeoff And Cruise: Toyota Making 'Flying Car,' Luxury Boat", 3 June 2017
The club’s swimming pool is surrounded by connected buildings and rooms that form a small plaza.

— laura m. holson, New York Times, "At the ‘Summer White House,’ You Are Never Far From a Trump Photo", 3 June 2017
St. John the Baptist: Newsletter St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom recommends residents sign up through the parish's Stay Connected program to receive notifications during emergencies.

— NOLA.com, "Hurricane season: Websites, social media you should follow to be prepared", 2 June 2017
Why, exactly, has the apparently most connected woman in the world, someone who seems to have been with the State Department for some time, just now come to the White House’s aid?

— spencer kornhaber, The Atlantic, "House of Cards Season 5, Episode 8: The Live-Binge Review", 1 June 2017
That would help combat the competitive threat from Google's and Amazon's connected speakers: the Home and Echo mostly don't support services from Apple.

— mark gurman and alex webb, chicagotribune.com, "Apple said to ready Siri speaker in bid to rival Google, Amazon", 31 May 2017
There also is a building adjacent to the restaurant proper that served as a connected lounge and bar; a building that once served as a Bart's Shoes store.

— gregory tejeda, Post-Tribune, "One-time Ming Ling restaurant the focus of preservation efforts", 29 May 2017
The Cavs swung, connected and knocked out the Celtics quickly, efficiently.

— jeff jacobs, courant.com, "Jeff Jacobs: Once Again, James Makes It His Time As Cavs Defeat Celtics", 26 May 2017

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