connectivity

noun

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

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App control adds another layer of convenience The K70 also incorporates wireless connectivity, allowing cleaning options to be managed through a companion app. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026 Singapore Airlines Seating in business class will come outfitted with 22-inch 4K screens, wireless charging and Bluetooth audio connectivity. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 That's significantly better than most other types of connectivity—DSL peaks out at 100Mbps, and the vast majority of other fiber providers don't get over 2,000 Mbps. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 The company unveiled the Lunar Utility Module for Industrial Services (LUMIS) on November 4, describing it as a system designed to provide energy, connectivity, and data services to customers operating on the Moon. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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