connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce connectivity (audio)
kə-
plural connectivities
: the quality, state, or capability of being connective or connected
connectivity of a surface
especially : the ability to connect to or communicate with another computer or computer system

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The foundational infrastructure—connectivity, security, cloud storage, analytics and device management—remains largely the same. Damini Sood, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Beyond selling Prolec transformers for grid connectivity, the company is designing more advanced solutions to keep pace with the evolving industry. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The Australian Communications and Media Authority says the regulation was created following a 2023 outage that hit Optus, a major internet and cellular provider in the country, shutting down connectivity for millions for 12 hours. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 In early 2025, Thailand temporarily cut off internet connectivity, electricity and gas supplies to scam compounds just over its border with Myanmar. ABC News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for connectivity

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of connectivity was in 1893

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“Connectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connectivity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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