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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In Azerbaijan, China maintains a pragmatic, growing strategic partnership rooted in energy, infrastructure, and regional connectivity. Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 With features like fast Wi-Fi connectivity and apps that launch in seconds, streaming has never been easier. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025 The government program set up to ensure that all Americans have a baseline level of connectivity survived a legal challenge on Friday when the Supreme Court upheld the funding and administrative mechanisms of the FCC’s Universal Service Fund. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025 The changes have put the futures of several federal broadband initiatives in jeopardy, including efforts to expand internet connectivity and make access more affordable. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 25 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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