Wednesday Word: Jason Thompson
connection
Main Entry: con·nec·tion
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈnek-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin connexion-, connexio, from conectere
Date: 14th century
1: the act of connecting : the state of being connected: as a: causal or logical relation or sequenceb (1): contextual relation or association (2): relationship in fact c: a relation of personal intimacy (as of family ties) d: coherence, continuity
2 a: something that connects : link b: a means of communication or transport
3: a person connected with another especially by marriage, kinship, or common interest
4: a political, social, professional, or commercial relationship: as a: position, job b: an arrangement to execute orders or advance interests of another c: a source of contraband (as illegal drugs)
5: a set of persons associated together: as a: denomination b: clan
— con·nec·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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Main Entry: con·nec·tion
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈnek-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin connexion-, connexio, from conectere
Date: 14th century
1: the act of connecting : the state of being connected: as a: causal or logical relation or sequence
2 a: something that connects : link b: a means of communication or transport
3: a person connected with another especially by marriage, kinship, or common interest
4: a political, social, professional, or commercial relationship: as a: position, job b: an arrangement to execute orders or advance interests of another c: a source of contraband (as illegal drugs)
5: a set of persons associated together: as a: denomination b: clan
— con·nec·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
Go here for Soaptown's take on it
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