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 plan entails transforming what was long an industrial corridor into a more pedestrian-friendly, connected, and vibrant area. —David Moin, Footwear News, 23 June 2025

Ferrell said public radio is how many Shreveport residents stay connected to the world. —Karen Hua, CBS News, 23 June 2025

Bloom and other cast members agree: a portable charger (or two) is a must-have to stay connected throughout your Disney day. —Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025

This design features bright, connected granny squares in a pouch-like shape with an open side that ties shut—think of it as a soft, personalized case that gives your books an extra layer of love. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025

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