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connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce connectivity (audio)
kə-
plural connectivities
: the quality, state, or capability of being connective or connected
connectivity of a surface
especially : the ability to connect to or communicate with another computer or computer system

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Barriers still exist—device access, connectivity and digital literacy among them. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 The hotel clearly gets that connectivity isn’t optional for anyone trying to work remotely. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Nov. 2025 Remote telemetry, secure cloud connectivity, and over-the-air updates support large-scale fleet management and deployment. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025 Phase one will include more than 300,000 square feet of retail, emphasizing street-level connectivity and indoor-outdoor flow. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for connectivity

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of connectivity was in 1893

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“Connectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connectivity. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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