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Interconnected

adjectivePronunciation: /ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.kəˈnek.tɪd/

Philosophy & Ethics

What does “Interconnected” mean?

Having all constituent parts or elements mutually connected, reciprocal, or interrelated in such a manner that changes in one directly affect the condition or behavior of the others.

Etymology

From inter- ("between, among") and connected, past participle of connect, from Latin connectere, "to bind together", from con- ("together") and nectere ("to bind, to tie"). The prefix inter- adds the sense of mutual or reciprocal linking. The word describes elements that are linked to one another in a network or system.

Synonyms

linked
interrelated
interwoven
interdependent

Word family

interconnect
interconnection
connect
connection

Rhymes with

expected
respected
collected
protected

Source editions

Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.

Issue.24 - Boiling Red CobaltMay 17, 2024Read the edition

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