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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Limited access constrains health care, education, digital connectivity and job creation. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 The six-mic setup keeps calls clear, and dual device connectivity makes switching between your phone and laptop feel seamless. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 Amazon’s Leo satellite network will power Wi-Fi on hundreds of Delta Air Lines planes as airlines seek faster connectivity. Joey Roulette, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 For defense, energy, and emergency response teams working without reliable connectivity, that means everything. Omar Kardoudi march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connectivity

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Apr. 2026.

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