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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Because North Avenue had an amazing collection of interconnected streetcar lines, the Sports Centre was a popular and easily reached destination. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026 An interconnected network of trails provides visitors with several options. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026 In today’s interconnected economy, global investing isn’t optional. Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The News & Observer in October revealed the lack of disclosure to the Centralina Regional Council, as part of an investigation into an appropriation involving an interconnected group of lawmakers, lobbyists and insiders. Dan Kane january 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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