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connects

|con/nects|

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/kəˈnɛkts/

(connect)

linking together

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'connect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'connectere', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'nectere' meant 'to bind'. 日本語: 『connect』はラテン語の『connectere』に由来し、『com-』は「一緒に」を、『nectere』は「結びつける・つなぐ」を意味した。

Historical Evolution

'connect' changed from Late Latin 'connectere' to Old French 'connecter' and eventually became the modern English word 'connect' through Middle English. 日本語: 『connect』は後期ラテン語の『connectere』から古フランス語の『connecter』を経て、中英語を通じて現代英語の『connect』になった。

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bind or tie together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to join, link, or associate' (including abstract links such as ideas or relationships). 日本語: 当初は「結びつける・縛る」を意味したが、時間を経て「つなぐ・結びつける(アイデアや関係など抽象的なつながりを含む)」という現在の意味に発展した。

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural of an informal noun 'connect' (slang): influential contacts or people who can provide help, information, or favors.

He has some good connects in the industry who can get him interviews.

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Noun 2

plural of the noun 'connect' used informally to mean physical or logical links (less common); 'connects' = multiple connections.

The system shows multiple connects between the devices.

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Verb 1

third-person singular present of 'connect': to join, link, or fasten one thing to another; to establish a relationship or association between things or people.

She connects the laptop to the projector before the presentation.

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Verb 2

third-person singular present of 'connect': to establish a communication link (electronic or network).

The app connects to the server automatically.

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Last updated: 2025/08/21 15:57