connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē 

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

Examples of connectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Canadian cities have previously explored integrating ride-sharing apps with transit systems to address first-mile/last-mile connectivity. —Ankit Mishra, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Today’s vehicles have dozens of sensors, hundreds of feet of wiring, three or more on-board computers, wireless and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, and a lot of other gadgets. —New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025

The company showed off new features that highlight more connectivity, higher computer horsepower and an army of games coming to a system that’s launching June 5, 2025. —Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025

The researchers also used MRI scans to study functional connectivity, which shows how regions of the brain communicate with one another. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for connectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity
• expressivity