interconnectedness
/'intəkə'nektidnis/
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The two buildings share an underground tunnel that shows their interconnectedness.
Definition
Noun: - The state or condition of being mutually joined or linked; the quality of having many parts or elements that are connected to and dependent on each other. - A complex network of relationships where the components influence one another.
Examples
- The interconnectedness of global economies means that a financial crisis in one country can affect markets worldwide.
- Ecologists study the interconnectedness of species within an ecosystem.
- Modern technology has increased our awareness of the interconnectedness of all people.
Advanced Usage
- Philosophical/Sociological Context: Used to describe the fundamental relatedness of all things, events, or social phenomena.
- The book explores the spiritual interconnectedness of all living beings.
- Systems Theory Context: Refers to the interdependent relationships between components of a complex system.
- The engineer analyzed the interconnectedness of the circuit components to find the fault.
Variants and Related Words
- Interconnected (adj): Having connections between each other.
- The interconnected networks form the backbone of the internet.
- Interconnect (verb): To connect with one another.
- The devices interconnect wirelessly.
- Interconnection (noun): A specific instance or point of connection.
- There is a direct interconnection between the two servers.
Synonyms
- Interdependence
- Interrelatedness
- Interlinking
- Integration
- Network
Antonyms
- Isolation
- Separation
- Disconnection
- Independence (in the sense of not being mutually reliant)
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Web of life: A metaphor emphasizing the interconnectedness of all organisms in the biosphere.
- Butterfly effect: A concept in chaos theory where a small change in one state can result in large differences in a later state, illustrating interconnectedness in complex systems.
- Global village: A term describing how the world has become more interconnected through communication and trade.
The two buildings share an underground tunnel that shows their interconnectedness.
Noun
- a state of being connected reciprocally
- an interconnection between the two buildings