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

Israel’s internal conflict, the unfolding war in Gaza and the hostage situation are all connected to the battle over our country's identity. —Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025

Lectra is helping the industry move faster, smarter, and more connected than ever before. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025

These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level. —Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

Instead of segregating different regions behind loading screens as with previous games, now your environment is a single seamless setting that feels more connected than ever. —Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 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