1. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it).
Synonyms
- relevance
- relation
- connectedness
- relatedness
- relevancy
- bond
- connexion
- communication
- unconnected
- alliance
- connected
- involvement
- bridge
- series
- concatenation
Antonyms
- irrelevance
- unconnectedness
- unconnected
- connected
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Connection
- overprotection
- introspection
- circumspection
- reinspection
- predilection
- disinfection
- recollection
- preelection
- interjection
- imperfection
- disaffection
- resurrection
- reflection
- reelection
- redirection
- projection
- intersection
- insurrection
- inspection
- inflection
- convection
- confection
- complexion
- selection
- rejection
- protection
- perfection
- objection
- injection
- infection
Example sentences of the word connection
1. Noun, singular or mass
This needs to be a good connection, so make sure that there is no paint under the terminal.
Quotes containing the word connection
1. Humor writing requires a rhythm and timing, as well as some kind of connection to the reader, and I think that's how I tap into it.
- Kristan Higgins
2. Be fun! I don't like homes or rooms that don't have a sense of humor or have some sense of whimsy or a personality. Your home should reflect who you are, and what you love. I would never have something in my home because it's the thing to have. I have to love it and it needs some connection to me.
- Bryan Batt
3. I've always wanted to be a mom because I want to give a kid all of the magical gifts my mom gave to me, such as love and friendship. She and I had this incredible connection that was so unbelievable.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt
2. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] the state of being connected.
Synonyms
- connectedness
- coherency
- contact
- interconnection
- cohesion
- link
- unification
- coherence
- union
- interconnectedness
- concatenation
Antonyms
- incoherence
- disconnectedness
- empty
- dissuasion
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
3. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] an instrumentality that connects.
Synonyms
- phone line
- jumper
- ground
- hookup
- connective
- connector
- patch
- instrumentation
- conjunction
- backbone
- connexion
- telephone circuit
- earth
- yoke
- junction
- hitch
- coupling
- bond
- temporary hookup
- instrumentality
- telephone line
- slip ring
- line
- connecter
- subscriber line
Antonyms
- action
- activeness
- ride
- unhitch
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
4. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship).
Synonyms
- acquaintance
Antonyms
- inutility
- inactivity
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
5. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination.
Synonyms
- colligation
- connexion
- memory
- association
Antonyms
- walk
- disassortative mating
- assortative mating
- secured bond
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
6. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] a connecting shape.
Synonyms
- shape
- connexion
- link
- articulation
- join
- juncture
- junction
- form
- node
Antonyms
- straight line
- uncover
- nonconformity
- noncompliance
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
7. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] a supplier (especially of narcotics).
Synonyms
- supplier
Antonyms
- repulsion
- uselessness
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
8. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] shifting from one form of transportation to another.
Synonyms
- transport
- transfer
- connexion
- conveyance
- transferral
Antonyms
- natural object
- unyoke
- outspan
- detach
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)
9. connection
noun. ['kəˈnɛkʃən'] the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication).
Synonyms
- intersection
- convergency
- interconnection
- adjunction
- articulation
- concatenation
- approximation
- convergence
- connexion
- converging
- junction
- coming upon
- fastening
- change of integrity
- bringing close together
- hit
- joining
- encounter
Antonyms
- unfasten
- figure
- disjunctive
- break
Etymology
- connexion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- connexio (Latin)