1
: the manner or style of being united: such as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
b
2
: the quality or state of being linked
especially
: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together compare mendel's law sense 2
3
: a system of links
especially
: a system of links or bars which are jointed together and more or less constrained by having a link or links fixed and by means of which straight or nearly straight lines or other point paths may be traced
4
5
: the tactic in diplomatic negotiations of linking often unrelated issues so that progress in one area is dependent on agreement in another
Examples of linkage in a Sentence
linkages between population growth and disease
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
Recent Examples on the Web
The program supporting that Surinamese farmer was among the thousands of projects abruptly terminated, leaving him with debt, unfinished investments, and no access to the market linkages he had been promised.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
DoubleLine's Gundlach pushed back on the linkages, noting the robust performance of securities markets in general over recent months.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Public health messaging around safer sex, access to testing, vaccination where appropriate, and rapid linkage to care will matter far more than sensational fears about Ebola in stadiums.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
Thomas has focused on initiatives that create these broader economic linkages, the goal being to strengthen the systems that allow businesses and individuals to participate in formal economic activity.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
DoubleLine's Gundlach pushed back on the linkages, noting the robust performance of securities markets in general over recent months.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Public health messaging around safer sex, access to testing, vaccination where appropriate, and rapid linkage to care will matter far more than sensational fears about Ebola in stadiums.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
Thomas has focused on initiatives that create these broader economic linkages, the goal being to strengthen the systems that allow businesses and individuals to participate in formal economic activity.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for linkage
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linkage. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij 
1
: the manner or style of being united: as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
2
: the quality or state of being linked
especially
: the occurring together of genes on the same chromosome with the result that the traits they control are not inherited independently of each other but tend to be found together
3
: a system of links
especially
: a system of links or bars jointed together by means of which lines or curves may be traced
Medical Definition
linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij
1
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are connected by chemical bonds in a molecule
2
: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together compare mendel's law sense 2
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