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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Sutton says that the success of any flexible policy relies on a strong interconnected workforce. Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024 The event, which celebrates Mexican culture and heritage, includes a seven-layer-tall ofrenda, a set of interconnected altars, created by Mexican artist and Northwest Arkansas resident Vicente Yañez. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Contributor In today’s interconnected world, transparency is more critical than ever. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 Global perspectives challenge local biases, help navigate unfamiliar markets and inspire innovative thinking, which are all critical skills for leading in today’s interconnected world. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 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 13 Nov. 2024.

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