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

Examples of connectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lastly, grab the Roccat Burst Pro Air gaming mouse for just $50, offering ergonomic comfort, multiple connectivity options, and cool RGB lights. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 June 2024 One other biotype was associated with lower activity in cognitive brain regions and less connectivity in emotional regions, meaning these participants had difficulty responding to cognitive information and regulating negative emotions. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 20 June 2024 For all their convenience and connectivity, these massive businesses are optimized for a vision of the arts in which everything — the music, the conversation around it, the artists themselves — is simply content. Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 13 June 2024 With a battery life of up to 50 hours, fast charging times, great sound, and hands-free calling thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, these on-ear headphones will be Dad’s go-to for listening to his favorite tunes and podcasts or calling his kids and grandkids. Quincy Bulin, Parents, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for connectivity 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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