connectivity

noun con·nec·tiv·i·ty \ (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē , kə- \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of connectivity

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

Recent Examples of connectivity from the Web

Meanwhile, researchers have found that reading fiction improves general brain function and connectivity, boosting emotional intelligence and even muscle memory — handy skills for any job.

— charlotte cowles, The Cut, "8 Books to Read When You’re Stuck in a Rut at Work," 12 Apr. 2018
Yet travelers often pay handsomely for any connectivity on flights.

— manuel baigorri, Houston Chronicle, "Sources: Google in talks to buy Nokia's in-flight broadband," 11 Apr. 2018
For connectivity, the Suburban has a 4G LTE Hot Spot (built-in Wi-Fi) that’s active when the ignition is on, allowing everyone in the vehicle to connect to the Web.

— g. chambers williams iii, star-telegram, "Chevrolet’s 2018 Suburban looks great with the Z71 Midnight Edition package | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 24 Mar. 2018
The next generation of fans have expectations of connectivity.

— sam wood, Philly.com, "Phillies hire new VP to oversee IT, improve fan experience," 19 Mar. 2018
The city of Cheney and public utility districts in Grant and Pend Oreille counties have already established systems with varying degrees of connectivity for individual residents.

— kip hill, The Seattle Times, "Spokane explores publicly owned broadband network," 16 Mar. 2018
Even before its anchor stores and interior shops started closing, the lack of connectivity put the writing on the wall.

— ian bogost, The Atlantic, "When Malls Saved the Suburbs From Despair," 17 Feb. 2018
For connectivity, the Tahoe features a 4G LTE Hot Spot (built-in Wi-Fi) that’s active when the ignition is on, allowing everyone in the vehicle to connect to the Web.

— g. chambers williams iii, Detroit Free Press, "Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Midnight Edition has menacing good looks, lots of extras," 4 Jan. 2018
This year, the public learned that Russian operatives used Facebook to propagandize and troll Americans during the 2016 election, using connectivity to create division.

— avi selk, chicagotribune.com, "Facebook VP justified bullying, terrorism as costs of network's 'growth'," 30 Mar. 2018

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