noun · neutral
connectivity
UK/ˌkɒnekˈtɪvəti/US/ˌkɑːnekˈtɪvəti/con·nec·TI·vi·ty
the state or quality of being connected, especially electronically or digitally
Examples
“Good internet connectivity in rural areas can help students access online resources.”
“Connectivity issues during the exam made it hard for candidates to submit their answers.”
“Improving transport connectivity between cities boosts economic activity.”
Band 8 sentence
“Enhancing digital connectivity in underserved areas not only narrows the education gap but also stimulates local economies by enabling e-commerce.”
Collocations
- improve connectivity
- digital connectivity
- connectivity issues
Word family
Common mistakes
more better connectivity→better connectivity / more reliable connectivity
connectivity between people→connections between people / social connectivity
Say it for a higher band
5internet→6connection→7+connectivity
Synonyms
networking
accessibility
Easily confused
connection
“Although each device had a stable connection, the building's overall connectivity was insufficient for a video conference.”
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