connects
|con/nects|
/kəˈnɛkts/
(connect)
linking together
Etymology
'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。
'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。
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