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 world is more complex, interconnected, and dynamic than ever before. Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Because here's the thing: Today's world is deeply interconnected. CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025 Recipes in the cocktail world are by tradition shared, and we’re all interconnected all the time, and everybody makes each other’s drinks everywhere. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025 The big picture: The study underscores how interconnected the health care system is beyond state borders. Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025 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 11 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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