connection in English
- connection⇄connection, noun.
1a. the act of connecting; joining together.
Ex. The connection of our telephone took several hours. The connection of a coast-to-coast railroad was first completed in 1869.
b. the condition of being joined together or - connection⇄expr. connections, influential, wealthy, or otherwise prominent associates or friends.
Ex. I got my summer job through one of my father's connections who knows the owner. - connection⇄expr. in connection with,
a. together with.
Ex. The war itself, taken in connection with the bloody feuds that succeeded it ... gave a shock to the civilization of Greece (Thomas De Quincey).
b. in relation with; in regard to.
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connection in Kashmiri कॉशुर
connection in Maithili মৈথিলী
connection in Malayalam മലയാളം
connection in Marathi मराठी
connection in Nepali नेपाली
connection in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
connection in Sindhi سنڌي
connection in Tamil தமிழ்
connection in Urdu اُردُو
Connection
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ (British English), /kəˈnɛkʃən/ (American English)
Definitions
- A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
- A means of communication or transport between people or places.
- An electrical link between components.
Usage Examples
- The internet connection was down for several hours.
- He has strong business connections in the industry.
- The police found a connection between the two crimes.
Etymology
From Latin "connectere" (to link together), from "con-" (together) + "nectere" (to bind).
Synonyms
- Link
- Relationship
- Association
- Bond
- Network
Antonyms
- Disconnection
- Isolation
- Separation
- Detachment
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Conexión | ko-nekh-SYON |
| French | Connexion | ko-nek-SYON |
| German | Verbindung | fer-BIN-doong |
| Hindi | संबंध | sambandh |
| Tamil | தொடர்பு | thodarpu |
| Chinese | 连接 | lián jiē |
| Russian | Связь | svee-AZ |
| Arabic | اتصال | ittisal |
| Japanese | 接続 | setsuzoku |
| Korean | 연결 | yeon-gyeol |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /kəˈnɛkʃən/
- British English: /kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
- Australian English: /kəˈnɛkʃən/
Historical Usage
The word "connection" was first recorded in English in the early 17th century, originally referring to relationships between people before expanding to technological and abstract meanings.
Cultural Nuances
"Connection" has significant importance in networking, business, and technology. In different cultures, connections (or "who you know") can be crucial for success in professional and social settings.
More Information
"Connection" is a fundamental concept in modern life, spanning personal relationships, communication networks, and global infrastructure. Strong connections are often associated with trust and reliability, while weak connections may lead to misunderstandings or technical failures.