connectedness
UK: kəˈnɛktɪdnəs | US: kəˈnɛktɪdnəs
n. the state or quality of being connected; a sense of belonging or relationship between people, things, or ideas.
The word "connectedness" is built from the verb "connect," which originates from the Latin conectere (com- "together" + nectere "to bind"). The suffix "-ed" forms the past participle, implying a completed action, while "-ness" converts the adjective "connected" into a noun describing the abstract state of being linked. This evolution reflects a logical progression from the physical act of binding to the abstract concept of relational unity.
The connectedness of the team members improved their productivity.
Social media enhances the connectedness of people across the globe.
She wrote a paper on the emotional connectedness between humans and animals.
The artist’s work explores the connectedness of nature and technology.
A sense of connectedness is vital for mental well-being.