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- [kuh-nek-ter]
- /kəˈnɛk tər/
- /kəˈnek.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-nek-ter]
- /kəˈnɛk tər/
Definitions of connector word
- countable noun connector A connector is a device that joins two pieces of equipment, wire, or piping together. 3
- noun connector A connector is the part on a cable or an appliance that has female contact pins and is intended to be attached to the end of the flexible cable remote from the supply. 3
- noun connector a person or thing that connects. 1
- noun connector any of various devices for connecting one object to another. 1
- noun connector (formerly) a person who couples railroad cars. 1
- noun connector A thing that links two or more things together. 1
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Origin of connector
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; connect + -or2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Connector
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
connector popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
connector usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for connector
noun connector
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
- junction — an act of joining; combining.
- coupling — A coupling is a device which is used to join two vehicles or pieces of equipment together.
- joint — the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture.
Antonyms for connector
noun connector
- alienation — a turning away; estrangement
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
- aversion — If you have an aversion to someone or something, you dislike them very much.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- divorce — a divorced man.
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