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linkage

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈɫɪŋkədʒ// UK //lˈɪŋkɪdʒ// link·age Archaic

n. a connection or relationship between two or more things. You use this when talking about how one event or idea affects another.

n. the state or manner of being linked; a relationship or connection between distinct entities or concepts. Often used in political or technical contexts to describe how one issue depends on another.


SIMPLE

There is a clear linkage between poverty and poor health.

CONTEXTUAL

Diplomats are exploring the linkage between trade agreements and environmental protections during the current round of negotiations.

COMPLEX

The researcher established a statistical linkage between early childhood education and long-term career success, though the exact mechanisms of this influence remain a subject of intense academic debate.

Origin

From link + -age.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'between' or 'to'. In political contexts, it refers to the policy of making progress on one issue dependent on progress in another.

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