interconnected

adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce interconnected (audio)
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness noun

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In today’s interconnected world, various themes, including digitalization, culture, industry, society, technology and social media, constantly influence one another. Rafael Schwarz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Since Iron Man kicked off the franchise in 2008, the MCU has expanded into a massive interconnected world. Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 The main floor spills onto a series of interconnected patios. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 Lesson for leaders: In our global and interconnected world, words are less important than collaborative action. Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interconnected

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interconnected was in 1865

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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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