interconnection
interconnection — noun
1. The way in which two or more things, systems, or groups are linked together so t
The way in which two or more things, systems, or groups are linked together so that they affect or depend on one another.
Charlotte studied the interconnection between sleep quality and teenage academic performance.
interconnection + between X and Y
The interconnection of the brain's different regions allows humans to think, feel, and move.
interconnection + of + plural noun phrase
Jiwoo discovered a surprising interconnection among the three ancient trade routes she was mapping.
Strong interconnection among team members helps large projects run more smoothly.
There is a clear interconnection between forest health and the air we breathe.
- link
more general and can refer to a one-way or static connection; less emphasis on mutual influence
- tie
often suggests a personal, cultural, or emotional bond; less technical than 'interconnection'
- interdependence
emphasizes that the linked things rely on each other for functioning, carrying a stronger sense of dependency
- separation
the state of being apart or not connected
- independence
the state of not being affected by or reliant on other things
文法句型
interconnection + between + [plural noun phrase]
interconnection + of + [plural noun phrase]
interconnection + among + [plural noun phrase]
an + interconnection (countable: a single link or instance)
用法筆記
This noun can be used as an uncountable mass noun (e.g., 'the interconnection of systems') or as a countable singular noun referring to a single link (e.g., 'a complex interconnection'). It is most common in academic, scientific, and technical writing.