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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This attention underscores the interconnected nature of regional trade dynamics and the potential ripple effects of bilateral agreements on neighboring economies. CNBC, 23 July 2025 Before the world became so interconnected and communication was more difficult, geography allowed some states to live without allies. Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025 The best way to see it all is by hopping on a bike and weaving your way through 90 miles of interconnected trails. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 July 2025 Electricity needs a flexible and interconnected grid to manage variable supply and growing demand. Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 20 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.

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