adjective

connected

Joined or related to something else.

The two buildings are connected by a covered walkway.

Etymology

The Latin verb means to bind together. Connected describes the resulting link, extending from a physical joining to relationships among people, ideas, or events.

More examples

  • The printer is connected to my laptop.
  • Her headaches seem connected to a lack of sleep.
  • Regular phone calls help us feel connected to our family.

Forms

connected

connect verb — To join or link things together.

connection noun — A link or relationship between things.

Similar words

attached
Emphasizes being fastened to something, often by direct physical contact.
related
Emphasizes a shared feature or relationship rather than physical joining.
linked
Often suggests a specific tie between otherwise separate things.