interconnected

adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce interconnected (audio)
Synonyms of interconnectednext
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness noun

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The lower floor includes a guest bedroom and another living room, plus a series of interconnected spaces that floor plans show include a large wardrobe storage closet, a hair-and-makeup room, and a recording studio. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 Bunin’s play focuses on a particular ride on the route and upon six passengers whose lives become interconnected during the course of the journey. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 Huang's interconnected sports romance trilogy, set within the English Premier League football world, includes novels The Striker, The Defender and The Keeper, the latter of which is due out this October. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered remnants of an eastern wall, numerous structures, and interconnected rooms, along with a wealth of artifacts. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interconnected

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interconnected was in 1836

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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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