connection
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1. the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication) (noun.act)
hypernym | : | change of integrity, |
definition | : | the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | hit, |
definition | : | a connection made via the internet to another website (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | interconnection, |
definition | : | (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | intersection, |
definition | : | the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | concatenation, |
definition | : | the act of linking together as in a series or chain (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | articulation, |
definition | : | the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible (noun.act) |
2. shifting from one form of transportation to another (noun.act)
3. an instrumentality that connects (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | instrumentality, instrumentation, |
definition | : | an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | attachment, bond, |
definition | : | a connection that fastens things together (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | backbone, |
definition | : | the part of a network that connects other networks together (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | earth, ground, |
definition | : | a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | hitch, |
definition | : | a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | hookup, |
definition | : | a device providing a connection between a power source and a user (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | jumper, |
definition | : | a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | slip ring, |
definition | : | connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | patch, temporary hookup, |
definition | : | a connection intended to be used for a limited time (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | coupling, yoke, |
definition | : | a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together (noun.artifact) |
4. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | memory, remembering, |
definition | : | the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | colligation, |
definition | : | the connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis (noun.cognition) |
5. a supplier (especially of narcotics) (noun.person)
hypernym | : | provider, supplier, |
definition | : | someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity (noun.person) |
domain category | : | narcotic, |
definition | : | a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction (noun.artifact) |
6. (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship) (noun.person)
hypernym | : | acquaintance, friend, |
definition | : | a person with whom you are acquainted (noun.person) |
domain usage | : | plural, plural form, |
definition | : | the form of a word that is used to denote more than one (noun.communication) |
7. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) (noun.linkdef)
hypernym | : | relation, |
definition | : | an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together (noun.tops) |
hyponym | : | series, |
definition | : | (electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | alliance, bond, |
definition | : | a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | linkage, |
definition | : | an associative relation (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | communication, |
definition | : | a connection allowing access between persons or places (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | concatenation, |
definition | : | the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | bridge, |
definition | : | something resembling a bridge in form or function (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | involvement, |
definition | : | a connection of inclusion or containment (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | relevance, relevancy, |
definition | : | the relation of something to the matter at hand (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | relatedness, |
definition | : | a particular manner of connectedness (noun.linkdef) |
attribute | : | connected, |
definition | : | joined or linked together (adj.all) |
attribute | : | unconnected, |
definition | : | not joined or linked together (adj.all) |
8. a connecting shape (noun.shape)
hypernym | : | form, shape, |
definition | : | the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance (noun.tops) |
hyponym | : | node, |
definition | : | a connecting point at which several lines come together (noun.shape) |
9. the state of being connected (noun.state)
hypernym | : | unification, union, |
definition | : | the state of being joined or united or linked (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | contact, |
definition | : | the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | concatenation, |
definition | : | the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series (noun.state) |
10. the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication) (noun.act)
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | join for the purpose of communication (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | join by means of communication equipment (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | conjoin, join, |
definition | : | make contact or come together (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | bring together, join, |
definition | : | cause to become joined or linked (verb.contact) |
11. shifting from one form of transportation to another (noun.act)
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation (verb.stative) |
12. an instrumentality that connects (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | connect, link, link up, tie, |
definition | : | connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces (verb.contact) |
13. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination (noun.cognition)
14. (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship) (noun.person)
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | establish a rapport or relationship (verb.social) |
15. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) (noun.linkdef)
antonym | : | unconnectedness, |
definition | : | the lack of a connection between things (noun.linkdef) |
derivation | : | connected, machine-accessible, |
definition | : | stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer (adj.all) |
derivation | : | connected, |
definition | : | wired together to an alarm system (adj.all) |
16. the state of being connected (noun.state)
derivation | : | link, yoke, |
definition | : | link with or as with a yoke (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | connected, |
definition | : | joined or linked together (adj.all) |
17. the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication) (noun.act)
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | join for the purpose of communication (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | join by means of communication equipment (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | conjoin, join, |
definition | : | make contact or come together (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | bring together, join, |
definition | : | cause to become joined or linked (verb.contact) |
18. shifting from one form of transportation to another (noun.act)
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation (verb.stative) |
19. an instrumentality that connects (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | connect, link, link up, tie, |
definition | : | connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces (verb.contact) |
20. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination (noun.cognition)
21. (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship) (noun.person)
derivation | : | connect, |
definition | : | establish a rapport or relationship (verb.social) |
22. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) (noun.linkdef)
antonym | : | unconnectedness, |
definition | : | the lack of a connection between things (noun.linkdef) |
derivation | : | connected, machine-accessible, |
definition | : | stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer (adj.all) |
derivation | : | connected, |
definition | : | wired together to an alarm system (adj.all) |
23. the state of being connected (noun.state)
derivation | : | link, yoke, |
definition | : | link with or as with a yoke (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | connected, |
definition | : | joined or linked together (adj.all) |
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