Connected: meaning, definitions and examples

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connected

[ kəˈnɛktɪd ]

^{Context #1}

technology

Linked to or able to communicate with other computers or networks.

Synonyms

attached, joined, linked

Examples of usage

Make sure your device is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
The printer is not connected to the computer.

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social

Having a close relationship with someone, especially through social media.

Synonyms

bonded, engaged, related

Examples of usage

I feel connected to my friends even though we live far apart.
She connected with her old classmates on Facebook.

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cause and effect

To establish a relationship or association between two or more things.

Synonyms

associate, link, relate

Examples of usage

The scientist connected the increase in temperature with the melting of the ice caps.
She connected the dots and realized they were all part of the same conspiracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "connected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conectado

🇮🇳 जुड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 verbunden

🇮🇩 terhubung

🇺🇦 підключений

🇵🇱 połączony

🇯🇵 接続された (setsuzoku sareta)

🇫🇷 connecté

🇪🇸 conectado

🇹🇷 bağlı

🇰🇷 연결된 (yeongyeol doen)

🇸🇦 متصل

🇨🇿 připojený

🇸🇰 pripojený

🇨🇳 连接的 (liánjiē de)

🇸🇮 povezan

🇮🇸 tengt

🇰🇿 қосылған

🇬🇪 დაკავშირებული (dakavshirebuli)

🇦🇿 əlaqəli

🇲🇽 conectado

Word origin

The word 'connected' originated from the Latin word 'connectere', which means 'to bind together'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to relationships, technology, and causality.