noun · academic
connectivity
UK/kəˌnɛkˈtɪvɪti/US/kəˌnɛkˈtɪvəti/con·nec·TIV·i·ty
the state or extent of being connected, especially between places or parts of a network
Examples
“Better digital and transport connectivity can attract businesses to a region.”
“Poor connectivity between suburbs and the city centre increases travel time.”
“Planners should assess rail connectivity when approving new housing developments.”
Band 8 sentence
“Regional economic growth depends heavily on transport connectivity that links production centres with ports and markets.”
Collocations
- transport connectivity
- improve connectivity
- digital connectivity
Word family
Common mistakes
improve connection→improve connectivity
good connected→well connected
Say it for a higher band
5connection→6link→7+connectivity
Synonyms
linkage
accessibility
Easily confused
accessibility
“The accessibility of the stadium for disabled fans has been praised by campaigners.”
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