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
At the core of their thesis was the idea that many of the geographic linkages that had long bound certain industries to certain regions – like automotive in Michigan and meatpacking in the Midwest – were weakening.
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Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a linkage that can be made in the classroom, said Alison Yoshimoto-Towery, executive director for the California Institute on Law, Neuroscience and Education at UCLA.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
While major projects such as the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline have been on hold for some years, the Iran war will likely help Moscow’s case for this new energy linkage.
—Lyle Goldstein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The linkage fee is part of Denver’s Expanding Housing Affordability ordinance, which was enacted in 2022.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a linkage that can be made in the classroom, said Alison Yoshimoto-Towery, executive director for the California Institute on Law, Neuroscience and Education at UCLA.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
While major projects such as the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline have been on hold for some years, the Iran war will likely help Moscow’s case for this new energy linkage.
—Lyle Goldstein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The linkage fee is part of Denver’s Expanding Housing Affordability ordinance, which was enacted in 2022.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 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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