Connection: meaning, definitions and examples

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connection

 

[ kษ™หˆnษ›kสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Context #1

internet

A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else. It can also refer to the state of being connected or the point at which two or more things are joined together.

Synonyms

bond, link, relationship, tie

Examples of usage

  • The connection between the two computers was lost due to a power outage.
  • The strong connection between the two friends was evident in their constant support for each other.
Context #2

transport

A scheduled train or bus service, especially over a long distance.

Synonyms

journey, route, service

Examples of usage

  • The overnight connection from Paris to Berlin arrived on time.
  • She missed her connection in London and had to wait for the next flight.
Context #3

telecommunication

A means of communication or transportation that allows two points to be reached.

Synonyms

communication link, network, telecommunication

Examples of usage

  • The telephone connection was crystal clear, allowing them to have a smooth conversation.
  • The fiber optic connection enabled high-speed internet access.
Context #4

emotional

A relationship or bond between people based on shared feelings or experiences.

Synonyms

bond, empathy, rapport

Examples of usage

  • The deep connection she felt with her grandmother was irreplaceable.
  • Their connection was instant, as if they had known each other for years.
Context #5

general

To join or link one thing to another.

Synonyms

attach, join, link

Examples of usage

  • He connected the wires according to the diagram.
  • She connected the dots and realized the bigger picture.

Translations

Translations of the word "connection" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conexรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคชเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbindung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koneksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒ'ัะทะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poล‚ฤ…czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅ็ถš (ใ›ใคใžใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท connexion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conexiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlantฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ฒฐ (yeongyeol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุชุตุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ipojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pripojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟžๆŽฅ (liรกnjiฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povezava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tenging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™laqษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conexiรณn

Word origin

The word 'connection' originated from the Latin word 'connexio', which means a joining or binding together. The concept of connection has evolved over time, from physical links between objects to abstract relationships between people. In the modern digital age, connection often refers to the interlinking of devices and networks for communication and data exchange.

See also: connect, connectable, connected, connecting, connections, connectivity, connector, disconnect, disconnected, disconnection, interconnect, interconnected, interconnectedness, interconnection, reconnect, unconnected.