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

What you’re left with over the week is not just a collection of highlights, but time spent along one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful and connected coastlines. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

Supporters argue that the facilities are essential infrastructure for a modern, connected world. —Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

With the mission to enable all humans to live a more connected, conscious, and adventurous life, adidas TERREX combines high-performance technologies with fashion-forward designs to weather the forces of nature and inspire every human being to find their own summits. —Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026

The platform is accessible across connected TVs, desktop, mobile, and streaming devices. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 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