connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce connectivity (audio)
kə-
plural connectivities
: the quality, state, or capability of being connective or connected
connectivity of a surface
especially : the ability to connect to or communicate with another computer or computer system

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Beats Solo Buds Wireless Earbuds Shoppers praise these Beats buds for their wonderful sound quality, easy connectivity, and long battery life. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Some body lean and lack of steering connectivity means that the car is best as a comfortable cruiser and errand runner. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 With Assad’s collapse, this supply line has been severed, isolating Hezbollah and disrupting the axis of resistance’s geographical connectivity. Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024 The device features comprehensive wireless connectivity, including a complete 2.4GHz Wi-Fi subsystem and Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless data transmission and device integration. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for connectivity 

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of connectivity was in 1893

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“Connectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connectivity. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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