interconnect

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verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnekt 

interconnected; interconnecting; interconnects

transitive verb

: to connect with one another

intransitive verb

: to be or become mutually connected

interconnection

ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-shən 

noun

interconnectivity

ˌin-tər-(ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē 

-kə-

noun

interconnection

2 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​connection ¦intə(r)+ 

: connection between two or more : mutual connection

interconnection of members of an electric power system

basis of rational belief lies in the interconnection of judgments each independently formed

—J. H. Muirhead

Synonyms of interconnect

Verb

• connect
• integrate

Examples of interconnect in a Sentence

Verb

The systems are interconnected with a series of wires.

The lessons are designed to show students how the two subjects interconnect.

a series of interconnecting stories

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Michael Sheldrick As co-founder of Global Citizen, Michael Sheldrick, a 2026 TIME100 Climate honoree, has worked to ensure the fight to end poverty remains interconnected with climate action. — Simmone Shah, Time, 10 Nov. 2026

Because drinking water systems are interconnected, with water flowing through them, a problem in one location might mean water elsewhere could also be contaminated. — Marlee Shaffer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

For a generation growing up alongside both social media and generative AI, these steps are increasingly interconnected. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026

Anthony Brown, founder of the Red Alliance for Justice, a community group, said protests over the morgue, the history of redlining, and ongoing gun violence are interconnected. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

inter- + connection

First Known Use

Verb

1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for interconnect

• aftereffect
• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct
• dissect

Kids Definition

interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌint-ər-kə-ˈnekt 

: to connect with one another

interconnected adjective

interconnection

-ˈnek-shən 

noun