interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce interconnect (audio)
interconnected; interconnecting; interconnects

transitive verb

: to connect with one another

intransitive verb

: to be or become mutually connected
interconnection noun
interconnectivity noun

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
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The findings are described in a study published November 6 in the Cell Press journal Neuron. Inside the brain, different areas are interconnected. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024 Things progressed this way until Samuel Insull came along with the idea of interconnecting these sources so that large amounts of power could be transmitted across larger and larger areas. Greg Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The industry’s goal to address environmental, social and governance issues to enhance sustainability has been fueled by policymaker demand, competitiveness and factual evidence that they are interconnected, experts reiterated. Martino Carrera, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024 The world is more interconnected than ever, which means international business negotiations are becoming increasingly common and complex. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interconnect 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of interconnect was in 1865

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“Interconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnect. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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interconnect

verb
in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌint-ər-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce interconnect (audio)
: to connect with one another
interconnected adjective
interconnection noun

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