Connecting

Pronunciation: /kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

Definitions of connecting

verb to join or link together

Example Sentences

A1 I am connecting the dots to create a picture.

A2 She is connecting the cable to the television.

B1 The bridge is connecting the two sides of the river.

B2 The new highway is connecting cities and reducing travel time.

C1 The internet has revolutionized the way people are connecting across the globe.

C2 The scientist was praised for connecting different theories and making a breakthrough in the field.

Examples of connecting in a Sentence

formal The new bridge will serve as a vital connecting link between the two cities.

informal I enjoy connecting with old friends on social media.

slang Let's connect later to discuss the project further.

figurative The author did a great job of connecting the themes throughout the novel.

Grammatical Forms of connecting

• past tense: connected
• plural: connects
• comparative: more connected
• superlative: most connected
• present tense: connecting
• future tense: will connect
• perfect tense: have connected
• continuous tense: is connecting
• singular: connect
• positive degree: connected
• infinitive: to connect
• gerund: connecting
• participle: connected

Origin and Evolution of connecting

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'connecting' originated from the Latin word 'connectere', which means to join together or link.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'connecting' has evolved to encompass not just physical linking or joining, but also the idea of creating relationships, associations, or pathways between different entities or ideas.