connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce connectivity (audio)
kə-
plural connectivities
: the quality, state, or capability of being connective or connected
connectivity of a surface
especially : the ability to connect to or communicate with another computer or computer system

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States preparing for an imminent war prioritize military mobilization and strategic hardening; Fujian, by contrast, is being developed as a long-term engine of economic integration, innovation, and cross-Strait connectivity. — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 The pitch reflects a broader vision for moving health care beyond hospitals and doctors’ offices and into patients’ daily lives — which is where wireless connectivity comes in. — Megan R. Wilson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 Starlink connectivity is live in 174 countries, SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell said on Tuesday's earnings call. — Annie Palmer,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The cylindrical base station hub is the brain of the system and provides connectivity for the sensors and add-on components. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connectivity

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of connectivity was in 1893

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“Connectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connectivity. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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