1
: the manner or style of being united: such as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
b
2
: the quality or state of being linked
especially
: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together compare mendel's law sense 2
3
: a system of links
especially
: a system of links or bars which are jointed together and more or less constrained by having a link or links fixed and by means of which straight or nearly straight lines or other point paths may be traced
4
5
: the tactic in diplomatic negotiations of linking often unrelated issues so that progress in one area is dependent on agreement in another
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Examples of linkage in a Sentence
linkages between population growth and disease
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
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The new plan has over 40 projects across the county for roadway construction, safety improvements and wildlife linkages, with almost half of the projects located in Tucson.
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Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
Second, the drooping power lines increase the risk that the wires get tangled up in the pantographs, the linkages atop of the trains that slide along the catenary and draw power from it.
—Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 9 July 2024
The simple linkage between a purchase and a sound created a greater trust in users and a measurable increase in the likelihood of returning to use MasterCard for future purchases.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
As with China, the aim would be to prevent economic linkages from conferring security gains on U.S. rivals.
—Carla Norrlof, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2022
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Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
Second, the drooping power lines increase the risk that the wires get tangled up in the pantographs, the linkages atop of the trains that slide along the catenary and draw power from it.
—Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 9 July 2024
The simple linkage between a purchase and a sound created a greater trust in users and a measurable increase in the likelihood of returning to use MasterCard for future purchases.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
As with China, the aim would be to prevent economic linkages from conferring security gains on U.S. rivals.
—Carla Norrlof, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2022
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linkage. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij 
1
: the manner or style of being united: as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
2
: the quality or state of being linked
especially
: the occurring together of genes on the same chromosome with the result that the traits they control are not inherited independently of each other but tend to be found together
3
: a system of links
especially
: a system of links or bars jointed together by means of which lines or curves may be traced
Medical Definition
linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij
1
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are connected by chemical bonds in a molecule
2
: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together compare mendel's law sense 2
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