Linkage: meaning, definitions and examples

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linkage

[ ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ ]

^{Context #1}

communication

The action of linking or the state of being linked.

Synonyms

association, connection, relationship

Examples of usage

Strong linkage between the two organizations
The linkage between language and culture is fascinating

^{Context #2}

genetics

A pair of genes that tend to be inherited together because they are close together on the same chromosome.

Synonyms

genetic association, genetic linkage

Examples of usage

The linkage between the genes is being studied by geneticists

^{Context #3}

mechanics

A system of interconnected rods or pieces.

Synonyms

coupling, joint, mechanical connection

Examples of usage

The linkage in the engine malfunctioned

Translations

Translations of the word "linkage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vinculação

ligação
conexão

🇮🇳 संबंध

सम्पर्क
जोड़

🇩🇪 Verknüpfung

Verbindung
Koppelung

🇮🇩 keterkaitan

hubungan
penghubung

🇺🇦 зв'язок

з'єднання
сполучення

🇵🇱 połączenie

powiązanie
złącze

🇯🇵 連結 (れんけつ)

接続 (せつぞく)
関連 (かんれん)

🇫🇷 liaison

connexion
rattachement

🇪🇸 vinculación

conexión
enlace

🇹🇷 bağlantı

bağ
ilişkilendirme

🇰🇷 연결 (yeongyeol)

접속 (jeopsok)
연관 (yeongwan)

🇸🇦 ارتباط

وصلة
صلة

🇨🇿 propojení

spojení
vazba

🇸🇰 prepojenie

spojenie
väzba

🇨🇳 连接 (liánjiē)

关系 (guānxì)
联结 (liánjié)

🇸🇮 povezava

povezovanje
vez

🇮🇸 tengsl

tenging
tengi

🇰🇿 байланыс

байланыстырылу
қосылу

🇬🇪 დაკავშირება

კავშირი
შეერთება

🇦🇿 əlaqə

birləşmə
qoşulma

🇲🇽 vinculación

conexión
enlace

Word origin

The word 'linkage' originated in the late 19th century, coming from the verb 'link' which has Old English and Old Norse roots. The concept of linking or connecting elements has been essential throughout human history in various fields such as communication, genetics, and mechanics.