connected
UK: kəˈnɛktɪd | US: kəˈnɛktɪd
adj. joined or linked together
adj. having a relationship or association
adj. (of a device) attached to a network or power source
The word "connected" derives from the Latin connectere (com- "together" + nectere "to bind"), entering English via Middle French connecter. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, implying a state of being joined. The core idea of binding or linking persists across its modern meanings, from physical attachments to abstract relationships.
The two cities are connected by a high-speed rail line.
She felt deeply connected to her cultural heritage.
Ensure the printer is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
His research is connected to recent breakthroughs in physics.
The detective found evidence connected to the suspect.