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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Due to interconnected water systems, ultimately hundreds of thousands of residents across five localities were without running water or under boil water advisories. Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025 That leads them into a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 In a 24-hour, highly interconnected world, never doubt that competition is right around the corner. Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025 In today’s interconnected world, stakeholder trust, brand perception and public goodwill directly impact a company's bottom line and long-term sustainability. Joann Yamani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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