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Definition of reconnection

reconnection

/ˌriːkəˈnɛkʃən/
re · con · nec · tion

Plural:reconnections
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Adjective:reconnective
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reconnection Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of connecting again, or the state of being joined or linked anew after an interruption or separation.

Example

"The technician completed the reconnection of the internet lines within an hour of the storm clearing."


2

The renewal of a personal relationship, emotional bond, or sense of familiarity after a period of estrangement or distance.

Example

"The college reunion offered a wonderful opportunity for reconnection with old classmates and mentors."


3

In physics, the physical process in a highly conductive plasma in which the magnetic topology is rearranged and magnetic energy is converted into kinetic energy, thermal energy, and particle acceleration.

Example

"Solar flares are widely believed to be driven by magnetic reconnection in the sun's corona."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reconnection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reconnection
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