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

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The affordable wireless earbuds boast active noise cancellation along with multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 15 July 2026 Because the ink fills the contours of the skin, the resulting electrode has very high skin connectivity, and hence better signal recording. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 SpaceX and Amazon have become structural look-alikes, increasingly competing for the same profit pools in cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and satellite connectivity. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Each seat on the plane will be equipped with a large, 4K OLED screen that has Bluetooth connectivity. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for connectivity

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jul. 2026.

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