interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnekt 

interconnected; interconnecting; interconnects

transitive verb

: to connect with one another

intransitive verb

: to be or become mutually connected

interconnection

ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-shən 

noun

interconnectivity

ˌin-tər-(ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē 

-kə-

noun

Synonyms

• catenate
• chain
• compound
• concatenate
• conjugate
• connect
• couple
• hitch
• hook
• interlink
• join
• link
• yoke

Examples of interconnect in a Sentence

The systems are interconnected with a series of wires.

The lessons are designed to show students how the two subjects interconnect.

a series of interconnecting stories

Recent Examples on the Web

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, our capacity to communicate across cultural, linguistic, and ideological divides will only grow in importance. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

With an option to interconnect with other suites, the space can accommodate up to 11 guests. —Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025

Then again, infiltrations might not take long in a world interconnected by travel. —Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025

Today's music marketplace is more interconnected than ever. —Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌint-ər-kə-ˈnekt 

: to connect with one another

interconnected adjective

interconnection

-ˈnek-shən 

noun