Word
connectivity
Phoneticscon·nec·tiv·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/kənɛkˈtɪvɪti/
UK/kɒnɪktˈɪvɪti/
Definitions
01internet/network access
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. the ability of a computer, phone, or area to connect to the internet or other devices.
n. the capacity of a device or location to establish and maintain a connection with a network or the internet.
“The hotel offers great connectivity, so you can work from your room without any problems.”
“Rural communities often struggle with poor digital connectivity, which limits their access to essential online services and remote employment opportunities.”
Antonyms
02general state of being linked
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the state of being joined or linked together in a general sense.
n. the state, quality, or degree of being connected or interrelated.
“The project aims to improve the connectivity between different parts of the city's park system.”
“The researcher argued that the connectivity of global markets ensures that a crisis in one region will inevitably impact another.”
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Antonyms
03graph theory
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Mathematics Technical
n. a measure of how many ways points in a diagram or network are joined to each other.
n. a measure of the minimum number of elements that must be removed to disconnect a graph.
Español:conectividad
“The scientist studied the connectivity of the network to see how easily it could be broken.”
“High algebraic connectivity in a graph typically indicates that the network is robust against the failure of individual nodes.”
Usage
Uncountable in its abstract mathematical sense.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Haq also noted that limited connectivity in some rural areas is making it difficult to assess the full impact, meaning the scale of the damage is not yet clear.” “That February, when the official stop date arrived, all 3G services were terminated, even for those with vehicle connectivity that functioned perfectly.” Etymology
From connective + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0