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

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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

Eight interconnecting venues offer everything from French-Japanese fusion, an oyster and ceviche bar, poolside cocktails, and a replica speakeasy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Those ideas can then be interchanged and interconnected depending on client need. — Mohan Nair, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Overdevelopment, traffic and infrastructure are interconnected, and every decision must consider its impact on our residents. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

The agricultural supply chains between the US and Canada have long been deeply interconnected. — CNBC, 9 Sep. 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