connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē 

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

Examples of connectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, the largest eigenvalue counts the number of edges in the graph; the second-largest measures the graph’s connectivity. —Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026

Stations are being designed with first- and last-mile connectivity in mind, integrating with local transport providers to allow smooth transfers between rail, metro, bus and taxi services. —Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026

Meta will serve as the anchor customer for the optical fiber, cable and connectivity products there. —Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026

These sorts of smart fibers aren't new – scientists have been working for some time to embed this technology into textiles for unobtrusive connectivity. —New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for connectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity
• expressivity