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Connection: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：physical link (connection)
connection
/kəˈnekʃən/
n.
The state of being joined or linked, like wires or devices.
physical link
➕
/ˈfɪzɪkəl lɪŋk/
n.
The state of being physically joined or linked, such as wires, cables, or devices.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'nectere' (to bind).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'con' (with) + 'neck' (like neck) → imagine two necks linked together by a scarf.
📖 Example
The museum has a poor internet connection, so we couldn't download the audio guide.
The museum has a poor internet connection, so we couldn't download the audio guide.
🔗 Collocations
internet connection – a link to the internet
physical connection – a direct material link
cable connection – a link using wires or cables
🔄 Synonyms
link (n.) – a piece that connects two things
attachment (n.) – something that is joined to another
coupling (n.) – a device or connection that joins two parts
🚫 Antonyms
disconnection (n.) – the state of being separated or detached
separation (n.) – the act of moving apart or keeping apart
🌱 Derivatives
connect (v.) – to join or link together
connector (n.) – a device that joins things
connectivity (n.) – the quality of being able to connect
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'connexio', meaning 'a binding together'. In modern English, it is widely used in technology (internet connection) and social contexts (personal connections).
Meaning 2：social tie (connection)
connection
/kəˈnekʃən/
n.
A relationship in which people or things are linked, like friendship or a useful contact.
social tie
➕
/ˈsəʊʃəl taɪ/
n.
A relationship or link between people, often based on family, friendship, or professional networks.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
They have a strong family connection and meet for dinner every weekend.
They have a strong family connection and meet for dinner every weekend.
🔗 Collocations
family connection – a bond between relatives
business connection – a professional link or contact
personal connection – an individual relationship based on shared interests
🔄 Synonyms
relationship (n.) – the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other
bond (n.) – a strong feeling of friendship or shared experience
tie (n.) – a link or connection between people
🚫 Antonyms
estrangement (n.) – a state of being separated or no longer close
disconnection (n.) – lack of a social or emotional link
🌱 Derivatives
connected (adj.) – having a close relationship or association
connective (adj.) – serving to connect or link
connectionless (adj.) – without a link or relationship (rare)
Meaning 3：conceptual link (connection)
connection
/kəˈnekʃən/
n.
The link or relationship between ideas, facts, or events.
conceptual link
➕
/kənˈseptʃuəl lɪŋk/
n.
An association or logical link between ideas, facts, or events, showing how they are related.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The teacher helped us see the connection between healthy eating and better concentration in class.
The teacher helped us see the connection between healthy eating and better concentration in class.
🔗 Collocations
direct connection – an obvious and immediate link
clear connection – an easily understood relationship
logical connection – a link based on reasoning or evidence
🔄 Synonyms
correlation (n.) – a mutual relationship between two or more things
association (n.) – a mental link between ideas or experiences
linkage (n.) – a connection or system of links
🚫 Antonyms
disconnection (n.) – lack of a logical or conceptual link
irrelevance (n.) – the state of not being related to the matter at hand
🌱 Derivatives
connected (adj.) – logically linked or related
unconnected (adj.) – having no logical link
interconnection (n.) – a mutual connection between multiple things
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