interconnected

adjective

Synonyms of interconnectednext
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness noun

Examples of interconnected in a Sentence

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California, for example — which has a dense population living around two interconnected fault systems — is the fourth-largest economy in the world. Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 By contrast, ecological systems are complexly interconnected, meaning that when one element is disturbed, all the other components linked to it are affected, too, spreading the disturbance throughout the system. Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Rather than focusing only on muscles, joints, or appearance, researchers are increasingly examining the interconnected systems that influence movement, recovery, inflammation, and long-term mobility. Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Tarik Benabdallah, Pelico’s chief executive officer and co-founder, said maintaining legacy aircraft requires organizations to manage a web of interconnected supply chain and repair activities over decades of service. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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