connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē 

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

Examples of connectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many regional communities rely on cash economies, and face high costs for essentials and limited internet connectivity, making traditional lending and business support difficult to access. —Oweesta, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

The European Union has been trying to develop its own satellite internet systems without relying on SpaceX’s Starlink, which has also been expanding into mobile connectivity. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025

Taara said that's created an additional beneficial impact in places where mobile connectivity is slow or unavailable. —New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025

By the time that balloon popped in 2021, one of the Loon engineers had already left the project to form a team specifically working on the data transmission part of connectivity—namely, delivering high-bandwidth internet via laser beams. —Steven Levy, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for connectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity
• expressivity