LINKAGE


Meaning of LINKAGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈliŋ-kij ]

noun

Date: 1874

1. : the manner or style of being united: as

a. : the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule

b. : bond 3c

2. : the quality or state of being linked ; especially : the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together — compare Mendel's law 2

3. : a system of links ; especially : a system of links or bars which are jointed together and more or less constrained by having a link or links fixed and by means of which straight or nearly straight lines or other point paths may be traced

4. : link 2b

5. : the tactic in diplomatic negotiations of linking often unrelated issues so that progress in one area is dependent on agreement in another

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.