Linkage — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈliŋ-kij/ link·age

Meaning & Definition of Linkage

Linkage (noun)

  1. the manner or style of being united
  2. the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
  3. bond

Linkage (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the fact or state of having something in common

    "the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies"

    similar: affinity, association, bearing, connection, kinship, liaison, relation, relationship
    related: correlation, interrelation, materiality, pertinence, relevance, bond, link, tie, affiliation, alliance, union, identicalness, sameness, alikeness, community, likeness, resemblance, similarity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence
    near: variability, variance, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Linkage

The most common words with a similar meaning to Linkage:

affinity, association, bearing, connection, kinship, liaison, relation, relationship

Related Words for Linkage

correlation, interrelation, materiality, pertinence, relevance, bond, link, tie, affiliation, alliance, union, identicalness, sameness, alikeness, community, likeness, resemblance, similarity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence

Near Antonyms of Linkage

variability, variance, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness

Origin & Etymology of Linkage

First known use: 1874

Words & Phrases Containing Linkage

linkage group, cross-linkage, peptide linkage, sex-linkage

Frequently Asked Questions about Linkage

What does "Linkage" mean?

"Linkage" means the manner or style of being united. As a noun, it is defined as: the manner or style of being united.

What is another word for "Linkage"?

Other words for "Linkage" include affinity, association, bearing, connection, kinship, liaison, relation and relationship. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Linkage" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Linkage"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Linkage". Common alternatives include affinity, association, bearing, connection, kinship, liaison, relation and relationship.

How do you use "Linkage" in a sentence?

Examples of "Linkage" in a sentence: "the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies".

Is "Linkage" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Linkage" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Linkage"?

"Linkage" is pronounced /ˈliŋ-kij/ and divided into syllables as link·age.

What is the origin of the word "Linkage"?

First known use: 1874.

What is another word for "Linkage" meaning "the fact or state of having something in common"?

When "Linkage" (noun) means the fact or state of having something in common, synonyms include affinity, association, bearing, connection, kinship and liaison.