English · Science & Technology
interconnected
/ˌɪn.tə.kəˈnɛk.tɪd/
[/ˌɪn.tə.kəˈnɛk.tɪd/]
linked together mutually
Advancedadjective
Definition
Things that are interconnected are linked together so that each affects the others. Speakers stress how interconnected our world has become.
Example
Global economies are deeply interconnected.
Global economies are deeply interconnected.
Etymology
From 'inter-' (between) plus 'connected'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in systems-thinking and global-issue talks.