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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Since the film first ran during Libra season, themes of connectivity and whimsical realms differ entirely, but come together in this endearing movie that warms our hearts. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 JPMorgan initiates Credo Technology as overweight JPMorgan says the connectivity solutions company is well positioned for AI. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025 Defenses will be significantly better once the regular season starts, ramping up in effort, connectivity and physicality. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 The store has Tivoli’s Model One table radio, with a throwback-style, wood-grain frame, circle speaker grill and knobs, but 2025’s sound quality and connectivity. Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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