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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Prime members can score theirs for 36% off retail and boost their connectivity for less. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 July 2025 With integration stronger than ever, attention now turns to the next phase of Nordic connectivity. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Any features that rely on cloud connectivity, including remote access and voice assistant integrations, will no longer work. ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025 Older computers may not have Bluetooth connectivity at all or could have Bluetooth too old to be compatible with some keyboards. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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