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

The first 72 hours should feel clear, connected, and responsive. —Dr. David Pryor, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Supply chains are a primary target for cybercriminals and provide the foundation of global commerce in the hyper-connected digital ecosystem of today. —Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Decatur Square Want to get away from the downtown hubbub, but still feel connected to footie festivities? —Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026

For Chamberlain, the look was deeply connected to her personal identity, calling it one of the most authentic red carpet moments she’s experienced to date. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing connected

• simply connected
• well-connected

Rhymes for connected

• affected
• bisected
• collected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• directed
• dissected
• effected
• ejected