connection

noun

1. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

   noun.linkdef

   Examples

   There was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare.

   Synonyms connectedness connexion

   Antonyms unconnectedness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the state of being connected

   noun.state

   Examples

   The connection between church and state is inescapable.

   Synonyms connectedness link

   Antonyms disconnectedness disconnection disjunction disjuncture

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. an instrumentality that connects

   noun.artifact

   Examples

   He soldered the connection.

   Synonyms connecter connective connector connexion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)

   noun.person

   Examples

   He has powerful connections.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms association connexion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. a connecting shape

   noun.shape

   Synonyms connexion link

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. a supplier (especially of narcotics)

   noun.person

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. shifting from one form of transportation to another

   noun.act

   Examples

   The plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta.

   Synonyms connexion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

   noun.act

   Examples

   There was a connection via the internet.

   Synonyms connexion joining

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. The act of connecting, or the state of being connected; junction; union; alliance; relationship.

    noun

    Source: webster1913