linkage
linkage Lexical Profile
linkage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of linking, or the state or manner of being linked; a connection or relationship between two or more things.
"Researchers discovered a strong linkage between economic stability and public health outcomes."
A mechanical system of interconnected rods, levers, or bars used to transmit motion or force from one part of a machine to another.
"The mechanic adjusted the throttle linkage to ensure smooth acceleration."
In genetics, the tendency of alleles or genes located close together on the same chromosome to be inherited together during meiosis.
"Genetic linkage analysis helped the scientists map the approximate location of the disease-causing gene on chromosome 7."
• Rhymes for linkage
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English in the 19th century from the noun and verb 'link' (from Old Norse 'hlenkr', meaning a ring or chain) combined with the suffix '-age'.