connector
UK: kəˈnɛktə | US: kəˈnɛktər
n. a device or component that joins two or more things together
n. (computing) a physical or virtual interface linking systems or networks
n. (linguistics) a word or phrase that links clauses or ideas
The word "connector" derives from the Latin connectere (con- "together" + nectere "to bind"), which entered English via Middle French connecter. The suffix "-or" (from Latin -or, denoting agency) was added to form a noun indicating "one who or that which connects." The morpheme "connect" preserves the original Latin spelling, while "-or" is a productive suffix in English for creating agent nouns (e.g., "actor," "creator"). The term evolved from physical joining (e.g., pipes, wires) to abstract linkages (e.g., networks, ideas).
The USB connector is loose, so the device won’t charge.
In her essay, she used "however" as a connector between contrasting ideas.
The railway connector links two major cities.
This software acts as a connector between the database and the application.
The electrical connector must be sealed to prevent moisture damage.