Coupling: meaning, definitions and examples

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coupling

 

[ หˆkสŒplษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical engineering

The action or process of joining two things together, especially in a way that allows them to move together.

Synonyms

attachment, connection, joint, linkage

Examples of usage

  • Ensure proper coupling of the gears.
  • The coupling between the engine and the wheels is essential for the car to move.
  • Make sure the coupling is secure before starting the machine.
Context #2 | Noun

relationships

The relationship between two people or things.

Synonyms

bond, connection, relationship, tie

Examples of usage

  • There is a strong coupling between the characters in the movie.
  • The coupling between the two ideas is evident in the essay.
Context #3 | Noun

electronics

The transfer of energy between circuits by direct electrical connection.

Synonyms

connection, interconnection, linkage

Examples of usage

  • The coupling of the amplifier to the speaker is crucial for sound quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "coupling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acoplamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅเค—เฅเคฎเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kupplung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kopling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั‡ะตะฟะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzฤ™ganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒƒใƒ—ใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accouplement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acoplamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlantฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปคํ”Œ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spojka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ฆๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spajanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tengibรบnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birlษ™ลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acoplamiento

Etymology

The word 'coupling' originates from the Middle English word 'coplen', which means 'to join together'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, from mechanical engineering to relationships and electronics. The concept of coupling has always revolved around the idea of joining or connecting two entities. The word has evolved to represent not just physical connections but also emotional and electrical connections.

See also: coupled, decouple.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,093 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.