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- [kuh-nek-shuh n]
- /kəˈnɛk ʃən/
- /kəˈnekʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-nek-shuh n]
- /kəˈnɛk ʃən/
Definitions of connexion word
- noun connexion the act or state of connecting. 1
- noun connexion the state of being connected: the connection between cause and effect. 1
- noun connexion anything that connects; a connecting part; link; bond: an electrical connection. 1
- noun connexion association; relationship: the connection between crime and poverty; no connection with any other firm of the same name. 1
- noun connexion a circle of friends or associates or a member of such a circle. 1
- noun connexion association with or development of something observed, imagined, discussed, etc.: to make a connection between the smell of smoke and the presence of fire; I have a few thoughts in connection with your last remarks. 1
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Origin of connexion
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; variant spelling of connexion; Middle English conneccioun, connexioun (< Middle French) < Latin connexiōn- (stem of connexiō), equivalent to connex(us) (past participle of connectere to connect) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Connexion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
connexion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
connexion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for connexion
adjective connexion
- train of thought — sequence of ideas
- unfrequented — not habitually visited, traveled, or occupied: an unfrequented side street.
noun connexion
- assembly — An assembly is a large group of people who meet regularly to make decisions or laws for a particular region or country.
- construction — Construction is the building of things such as houses, factories, roads, and bridges.
- links — link
- affiliation — If one group has an affiliation with another group, it has a close or official connection with it.
- attachment — If you have an attachment to someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them.
Antonyms for connexion
noun connexion
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
- foe — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- stranger — French L'Étranger. a novel (1942) by Albert Camus.
- disconnection — the act of disconnecting.
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