1
: the manner or style of being united: such as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
b
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 sense 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
5
: the tactic in diplomatic negotiations of linking often unrelated issues so that progress in one area is dependent on agreement in another
Examples of linkage in a Sentence
linkages between population growth and disease
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
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The grid distribution systems, which transport power from transmission systems to customers, have become increasingly vulnerable, according to the GAO, partly because of the growing capabilities of technologies that enable remote access and linkages to business networks.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, China, Japan, and South Korea might try to collectively shield themselves from the effects of U.S. tariffs by intensifying their mutual trade linkages.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
While there appears to be some linkage, further study is needed.18
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—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The shiny metal enjoys an enduring attraction for investors because of, well, its historical linkage to wealth.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, China, Japan, and South Korea might try to collectively shield themselves from the effects of U.S. tariffs by intensifying their mutual trade linkages.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
While there appears to be some linkage, further study is needed.18
8.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The shiny metal enjoys an enduring attraction for investors because of, well, its historical linkage to wealth.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linkage
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linkage. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij 
1
: the manner or style of being united: as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
2
: the quality or state of being linked
especially
: the occurring together of genes on the same chromosome with the result that the traits they control are not inherited independently of each other but tend to be found together
3
: a system of links
especially
: a system of links or bars jointed together by means of which lines or curves may be traced
Medical Definition
linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij
1
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are connected by chemical bonds in a molecule
2
: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together compare mendel's law sense 2
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