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

One reason menopause symptoms can feel so destabilizing is because the brain systems influenced by estrogen are interconnected. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026

Indigenous teachings remind us that every living thing is interconnected. — Cody Two Bears, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026

The investments include replacing 17,771 wood poles; 406 new transmission circuit miles; 775 megawatts of new generation interconnected to transmission; and 50 new distribution feeders. — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 June 2026

Most cabins hold two or three guests, with some interconnecting cabins available. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 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