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connectivity

/ˌkɑːnɛkˈtɪvəti/
con · nec · tiv · i · ty

Plural:connectivities
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Adjective:connective
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connectivity Lexical Profile

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1

The capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications, especially the ability to connect to the internet or other computer networks.

Example

"Many rural schools still struggle with unreliable broadband connectivity."


2

The state or extent of being connected or interconnected.

Example

"The new high-speed rail line will greatly improve regional connectivity between the northern provinces."


3

In mathematics and graph theory, the minimum number of elements (nodes or edges) that need to be removed to separate the remaining nodes into two or more isolated subgraphs.

Example

"We calculated the vertex connectivity of the network graph to evaluate its structural resilience."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the adjective 'connective' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'connectere' ('to bind or fasten together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Connectivity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/connectivity
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