interconnected

adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce interconnected (audio)
Synonyms of interconnectednext
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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The expedition also produced two rare sightings that add to the picture of a complex, interconnected deep-sea environment. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026 There are several interconnected problems with the current Illinois property tax system that have dramatically increased tax burdens on homeowners and businesses. Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 One of the biggest sets in Deverell’s or Laustsen’s entire careers was Frankenstein’s lab, which featured several individual, interconnected builds. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026 Numerous terraces and the swimming pool function as alfresco extensions to the interior spaces, with a series of interconnected planters and islands for lounging and sunbathing. Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interconnected

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interconnected was in 1836

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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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