kəˈnekshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin connexion-, connexio, from connexus (past participle of connectere to connect) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at connect
1.
a. : the act of connecting : a coming into or being put in contact
connection with the island was made by a causeway
b. : sexual relation or intercourse
had had no connection with any other woman — John Abernethy
2. : the state of being connected or linked : alliance , union
Canada's political connection with England
connection between church and state
3.
a. : relationship or association in thought (as of cause and effect, logical sequence, mutual dependence or involvement)
the connection of intelligence and success
b. : context , reference , occasion
in this connection the word has a different meaning
c. : coherence , continuity
a confused multitude without order or connection — John Locke
4. : connective b, d
5.
a. : something that connects : coupling , link
plumbing connections
b. : a means of communication
telephone connection
or transport
the train makes connection with the steamer
to miss a connection
6. : a person connected with others by marriage, remote blood relationship, or such a tie as a common interest
he has powerful connections in high places
7. : a social, professional, or commercial relationship in a practical or active way: as
a. : position , job
b. : a permanent or continuing arrangement to execute orders or advance interests especially at a distance
a firm's foreign connections
c. slang : a source of contraband (as a narcotic drug)
8. : a set or group of persons connected or associated together in a common interest:
a. : denomination , sect
b. : a political faction
c. Britain : the owner of a racehorse and his associates
d. : a large family : clan
e. : a clientele especially of a doctor or lawyer
9. : a religious association practicing connexionalism
• con·nec·tion·al -kshən ə l, -kshnəl adjective