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- [ling-kij]
- /ˈlɪŋ kɪdʒ/
- /ˈlɪŋ.kɪdʒ/
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- [ling-kij]
- /ˈlɪŋ kɪdʒ/
Definitions of linkage word
- noun linkage the act of linking; state or manner of being linked. 1
- noun linkage a system of links. 1
- noun linkage Genetics. an association between two or more genes on a chromosome that tends to cause the characteristics determined by these genes to be inherited as an inseparable unit. 1
- noun linkage Machinery. an assembly of four or more rods for transmitting motion, usually in the same plane or in parallel planes. 1
- noun linkage a factor or relationship that connects or ties one thing to another; link: Administration officials sought to establish linkage between grain sales and relaxed immigration laws. 1
- noun linkage any of various mathematical or drawing devices consisting of a combination of bars or pieces pivoted together so as to turn about one another, usually in parallel planes. 1
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Origin of linkage
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; link1 + -age
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Linkage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
linkage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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".
linkage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for linkage
noun linkage
- relationship — a connection, association, or involvement.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- link — a torch, especially of tow and pitch.
- interconnection — to connect with one another.
adjective linkage
- train of thought — sequence of ideas
- unfrequented — not habitually visited, traveled, or occupied: an unfrequented side street.
Antonyms for linkage
noun linkage
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- disunion — a severance of union; separation; disjunction.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- difference — the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two.
- disconnection — the act of disconnecting.
Top questions with linkage
- what is a linkage group?
- what information does a linkage map provide?
- how to adjust the shift linkage on an automatic transmission?
- how to adjust shift linkage?
- what is sex linkage?
- what is gene linkage?
- what is linkage?
- which molecule shown above can form a cross linkage?
- what is a linkage institution?
- what is genetic linkage?
- what is a glycosidic linkage?
- what are linkage institutions?
- which of the following statements is true of linkage?
- what is a linkage map?
- what is an ester linkage?
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