Interconnected vs. Connected

Interconnected vs. Connected — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Interconnected and Connected

Interconnectedadjective

intertwined; connected at multiple points or levels

Connectedadjective

(usually with "well-"): Having favorable rapport with a powerful entity.

Interconnectedverb

simple past tense and past participle of interconnect

Connectedadjective

Having relationships; involved with others.

Interconnectedadjective

reciprocally connected

Connectedadjective

(North America) involved with organized crime, specifically someone not (yet) working for a crime organization, but referred to as a "friend" by made guys/wise guys inside the organization.

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Interconnectedadjective

operating as a unit;

a unified utility systema coordinated program

Connectedadjective

Intimate; Having bonds of affection.

Connectedadjective

That cannot be partitioned into two nonempty open sets.

Connectedadjective

Having a path, either directed or undirected, connecting every pair of vertices.

In a connected graph, there is no section (proper subset that includes all edges from each vertex in said subset) of the graph that is isolated from the rest.

Connectedadjective

Having or supporting connections, especially when through technology such as networking software or a transportation network.

Connectedverb

simple past tense and past participle of connect

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Connectedadjective

being joined in close association;

affiliated clubsall art schools whether independent or attached to universities

Connectedadjective

joined or linked together

Connectedadjective

related to or accompanying;

Christmas and associated festivities

Connectedadjective

wired together to an alarm system;

all the window alarms are connected

Connectedadjective

plugged in;

first check to see whether the appliance is connected

Connectedadjective

stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer