connection
noun
con·nec·tion
kə-ˈnek-shən 
1
: the act of connecting : the state of being connected: such as
a
: causal or logical relation or sequence
the connection between two ideas
b(1)
: contextual relation or association
In this connection the word has a different meaning.
(2)
: relationship in fact
wanted in connection with a robbery
c
: a relation of personal intimacy (as of family ties)
Family connections can make getting a job much easier.
d
: coherence, continuity
… a confused multitude without order or connection.—
John Locke
John Locke2
3
: a person connected with another especially by marriage, kinship, or common interest
has powerful connections
4
5
Examples of connection in a Sentence
The state plans to improve roads that serve as connections between major highways.
There is a fee for connection to the town's water supply.
All classrooms will be wired for connection to the Internet.
connections between thought and language
Investigators found no connection between the two fires.
The school has no connection with the museum.
Evidence suggests there's a connection between the languages.
I'm not sure I see the connection.
Our family feels a deep connection to the land.
the connection between smoking and lung cancer
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Dave Minifie, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The connection between mental health and nutrition is far more layered than that.
—Anna Bisogno Papa, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Denver Botanic Gardens explores the connection between people and nature
The Stadium Game
Letters: Paying taxes to fund new stadium for the Denver Broncos?
—The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Rind’s connection to William Clajon, a prominent educator in the city, likely provided her with work and social connections.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for connection
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connection. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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connection
noun
con·nec·tion
kə-ˈnek-shən
1
: the act of connecting
2
: the fact or condition of being connected : relationship
the connection between dirt and disease
3
a
: a thing that connects
b
: a means of communication
a bad telephone connection
c
: a means of continuing a trip (as by train)
4
a
: a person connected with others (as by kinship)
b
: a social, professional, or commercial relationship
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