connected

adjective

con·​nect·​ed kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce connected (audio)
1
: joined or linked together
2
: having the parts or elements logically linked together
presented a thoroughly connected view of the problem
3
: related by blood or marriage
4
: having social, professional, or commercial relationships
a well-connected lawyer
5
of a set : having the property that any two of its points can be joined by a line completely contained in the set
also : incapable of being separated into two or more closed disjoint subsets
connectedly adverb
connectedness noun

Examples of connected in a Sentence

a series of connected rooms
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Until next time, stay connected with me on LinkedIn & Instagram. Ayisha Miracle Mendez, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Real-time bidding – Enables dynamic ad buying across desktop, mobile, digital audio, and connected TV (CTV), ensuring advertisers pay only for high-value impressions. Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025 Through these experiences, the property hopes guests will feel more connected to the unique landscapes, culture, and history New Mexico has to offer. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025 The next phase of growth will be fuelled by the expansion of connected TV and home broadband penetration. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for connected

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of connected was in 1712

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“Connected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connected. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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