1. connection(n = noun.linkdef) connectedness, connexion - a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare"
is a kind of relation
has particulars: series, alliance, bond, linkage, communication, concatenation, bridge, involvement, relevance, relevancy, relatedness
2. connection(n = noun.state) connectedness, link - the state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable"
is a kind of unification, union
has particulars: contact, concatenation, interconnectedness, interconnection, coherence, coherency, cohesion, cohesiveness
3. connection(n = noun.artifact) connecter, connective, connector, connexion - an instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"
is a kind of instrumentality, instrumentation
has particulars: attachment, bond, backbone, earth, ground, hitch, hookup, jumper, conjunction, junction, slip ring, line, phone line, subscriber line, telephone circuit, telephone line, patch, temporary hookup, coupling, yoke
Derived form verb connect10
4. connection(n = noun.person) - (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship); "he has powerful connections"
is a kind of acquaintance, friend
Derived form verb connect8
5. connection(n = noun.cognition) association, connexion - the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; "conditioning is a form of learning by association"
is a kind of memory, remembering
has particulars: colligation
Derived form verb connect2
6. connection(n = noun.shape) connexion, link - a connecting shape;
is a kind of form, shape
has particulars: node, articulation, join, joint, junction, juncture
7. connection(n = noun.person) - a supplier (especially of narcotics);
is a kind of provider, supplier
8. connection(n = noun.act) connexion - shifting from one form of transportation to another; "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta"
is a kind of conveyance, transfer, transferral, transport, transportation
Derived form verb connect7
9. connection(n = noun.act) connexion, joining - the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication); "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"
is a kind of change of integrity
has particulars: hit, interconnection, intersection, approximation, bringing close together, concatenation, convergence, convergency, converging, coming upon, encounter, articulation, adjunction, junction, attachment, fastening
Derived forms verb connect6, verb connect4, verb connect9
1. The act of connecting, or the state of being connected; the act or process of bringing two things into contact; junction; union; as, the connection between church and state is inescapable; the connection of pipes of different diameters requires an adapter. [1913 Webster]
2. That which connects or joins together; bond; tie. [1913 Webster]
3. any relationship between things or events; association; alliance; as, a causal connection between interest rates and stock prices. [PJC]
"He [Algazel] denied the possibility of a known connection between cause and effect." [1913 Webster]
"The eternal and inseparable connection between virtue and happiness." [1913 Webster]
"Any sort of connection which is perceived or imagined between two or more things." [1913 Webster]
4. A relation; esp. a person connected with another by marriage rather than by blood; -- used in a loose and indefinite, and sometimes a comprehensive, sense. [1913 Webster]
"Men elevated by powerful connection." [1913 Webster]
"At the head of a strong parliamentary connection." [1913 Webster]
"Whose names, forces, connections, and characters were perfectly known to him." [1913 Webster]
5. The persons or things that are connected; as, a business connection; the Methodist connection. [1913 Webster]
6. something that connects other objects. [PJC]
7. (usually plural) an acquaintance or acquaintances who are influential or in a position of power and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship); as, he has powerful connections. [WordNet 1.5]
8. a communications channel; as, my cell phone had a bad connection. [WordNet 1.5]
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9. a vehicle in which one may continue a journey after debarking from another vehicle; the departing vehicle of a connection{9}; as, my connection leaves four hours after my arrival; I missed my connection.
10. the scheduled arrival of one vehicle and departure of a second, sufficiently close in time and place to allow the departing vehicle serve as a means of continuing a journey begun or continued in the first vehicle; as, we can get a connection at Newark to continue on to Paris; -- most commonly used of airplanes, trains, and buses arriving and departing at the same terminal. [PJC]
11. the transfer of a passenger from one vehicle to another to continue a journey; as, the connection was made in Copenhagen; -- most commonly of scheduled transportation on common carriers. [PJC]
12. a vendor who can supply desired materials at a favorable price, or under conditions when other sources are unavailable; as, to get a bargain from one's connection in the jewelry trade; to have connections for the purchase of marijuana; -- often used in the
"[A phrase objected to by some writers.]" [1913 Webster]
" This word was formerly written, as by Milton, with x instead of t in the termination, connexion, and the same thing is true of the kindred words inflexion, reflexion, and the like. But the general usage at present is to spell them connection, inflection, reflection, etc."
13. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination. [WordNet 1.5]
connection, n. (also Brit. connexion)
1 a the act of connecting; the state of being connected. b an instance of this.
2 the point at which two things are connected (broke at the connection).
3 a a thing or person that connects; a link (a radio formed the only connection with the outside world; cannot see the connection between the two ideas). b a telephone link (got a bad connection).
4 arrangement or opportunity for catching a connecting train etc.; the train etc. itself (missed the connection).
5 Electr. a the linking up of an electric current by contact. b a device for effecting this.
6 (often in pl.) a relative or associate, esp. one with influence (has connections in the Home Office; heard it through a business connection).
7 a relation of ideas; a context (in this connection I have to disagree).
8 sl. a supplier of narcotics.
9 a religious body, esp. Methodist.
Idiom:
in connection with with reference to. in this (or that) connection with reference to this (or that).
Derivative:
connectional adj.
Etymology:
L connexio (as connect): spelling -ct- after connect
N relation, bearing, reference, connection, concern, cognation, correlation, analogy, similarity, affinity, homology, alliance, homogeneity, association, approximation, filiation, interest, relevancy, dependency, relationship, relative position, comparison, ratio, proportion, link, tie, bond of union, relative, correlative, cognate, relating to, relative to, in relation with, referable or referrible to, belonging to, appurtenant to, in common with, related, connected, implicated, associated, affiliated, allied to, en rapport, in touch with, approximative, approximating, proportional, proportionate, proportionable, allusive, comparable, in the same category, like, relevant, applicable, equiparant, relatively, pertinently, thereof, as to, as for, as respects, as regards, about, concerning, anent, relating to, as relates to, with relation, with reference to, with respect to, with regard to, in respect of, while speaking of, a propos of, in connection with, by the way, by the by, whereas, for as much as, in as much as, in point of, as far as, on the part of, on the score of, quoad hoc, pro re nata, under the head of, of, in the matter of, in re, thereby hangs a tale.
N consanguinity, relationship, kindred, blood, parentage, filiation, affiliation, lineage, agnation, connection, alliance, family connection, family tie, ties of blood, nepotism, kinsman, kinfolk, kith and kin, relation, relative, connection, sibling, sib, next of kin, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, cousin- german, first cousin, second cousin, cousin once removed, cousin twice removed, ear relation, distant relation, brother, sister, one's own flesh and blood, family, fraternity, brotherhood, sisterhood, cousinhood, race, stock, generation, sept, stirps, side, strain, breed, clan, tribe, nation, related, akin, consanguineous, of the blood, family, allied, collateral, cognate, agnate, connate, kindred, affiliated, fraternal, intimately related, nearly related, closely related, remotely related, distantly related, allied, german, consanguinity, relationship, kindred, blood, parentage, filiation, affiliation, lineage, agnation, connection, alliance, family connection, family tie, ties of blood, nepotism, kinsman, kinfolk, kith and kin, relation, relative, connection, sibling, sib, next of kin, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, cousin- german, first cousin, second cousin, cousin once removed, cousin twice removed, ear relation, distant relation, brother, sister, one's own flesh and blood, family, fraternity, brotherhood, sisterhood, cousinhood, race, stock, generation, sept, stirps, side, strain, breed, clan, tribe, nation, related, akin, consanguineous, of the blood, family, allied, collateral, cognate, agnate, connate, kindred, affiliated, fraternal, intimately related, nearly related, closely related, remotely related, distantly related, allied, german.
N correlation, reciprocalness, reciprocity, reciprocation, mutuality, correlation, interdependence, interrelation, connection, link, association, interchange, exchange, barter, reciprocator, reprocitist, reciprocal, mutual, commutual, correlative, reciprocative, interrelated, closely related, alternate, interchangeable, interdependent, international, complemental, complementary, mutually, mutatis mutandis, vice versa, each other, one another, by turns, reciprocally, happy in our mutual help.
N connection, vinculum, link, connective, connection, junction, bond of union, copula, hyphen, intermedium, bracket, bridge, stepping-stone, isthmus, bond, tendon, tendril, fiber, cord, cordage, riband, ribbon, rope, guy, cable, line, halser, hawser, painter, moorings, wire, chain, string, fastener, fastening, tie, ligament, ligature, strap, tackle, rigging, standing rigging, running rigging, traces, harness, yoke, band ribband, bandage, brace, roller, fillet, inkle, with, withe, withy, thong, braid, girder, tiebeam, girth, girdle, cestus, garter, halter, noose, lasso, surcingle, knot, running knot, cabestro, cinch, lariat, legadero, oxreim, suspenders, pin, corking pin, nail, brad, tack, skewer, staple, corrugated fastener, clamp, U-clamp, C-clamp, cramp, cramp iron, ratchet, detent, larigo, pawl, terret, treenail, screw, button, buckle, clasp, hasp, hinge, hank, catch, latch, bolt, latchet, tag, tooth, hook, hook and eye, lock, holdfast, padlock, rivet, anchor, grappling iron, trennel, stake, post, cement, glue, gum, paste, size, wafer, solder, lute, putty, birdlime, mortar, stucco, plaster, grout, viscum, shackle, rein, prop, connection, vinculum, link, connective, connection, junction, bond of union, copula, hyphen, intermedium, bracket, bridge, stepping-stone, isthmus, bond, tendon, tendril, fiber, cord, cordage, riband, ribbon, rope, guy, cable, line, halser, hawser, painter, moorings, wire, chain, string, fastener, fastening, tie, ligament, ligature, strap, tackle, rigging, standing rigging, running rigging, traces, harness, yoke, band ribband, bandage, brace, roller, fillet, inkle, with, withe, withy, thong, braid, girder, tiebeam, girth, girdle, cestus, garter, halter, noose, lasso, surcingle, knot, running knot, cabestro, cinch, lariat, legadero, oxreim, suspenders, pin, corking pin, nail, brad, tack, skewer, staple, corrugated fastener, clamp, U-clamp, C-clamp, cramp, cramp iron, ratchet, detent, larigo, pawl, terret, treenail, screw, button, buckle, clasp, hasp, hinge, hank, catch, latch, bolt, latchet, tag, tooth, hook, hook and eye, lock, holdfast, padlock, rivet, anchor, grappling iron, trennel, stake, post, cement, glue, gum, paste, size, wafer, solder, lute, putty, birdlime, mortar, stucco, plaster, grout, viscum, shackle, rein, prop.
N coherence, adherence, adhesion, adhesiveness, concretion accretion, conglutination, agglutination, agglomeration, aggregation, consolidation, set, cementation, sticking, soldering, connection, dependence, tenacity, toughness, stickiness, inseparability, inseparableness, bur, remora, conglomerate, concrete, cohesive, adhesive, adhering, cohering, tenacious, tough, sticky, united, unseparated, unsessile, inseparable, inextricable, infrangible, compact.