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Linkage vs Connector - What's the difference?

linkage | connector | Related terms |

Linkage is a related term of connector.


As nouns the difference between linkage and connector

is that linkage is a mechanical device that connects things while connector is one who connects.

linkage

English

Noun

(en noun) (Genetic linkage)
  • A mechanical device that connects things.
  • :A linkage in my car's transmission is broken so I can't shift out of first gear.
  • A connection or relation between things or ideas.
  • (genetics) The property of genes of being inherited together.
  • (linguistics) A set of definitely related languages for which no proto-language can be derived, typically a group of languages within a family that have formed a sprachbund.

    • Synonyms

    *(mechanical device that connects things ): *(connection or relation between things or ideas ): association, bond, connection, link, relationship *(in genetics ): *(in linguistics ):

    Derived terms

    * linkage map

    Anagrams

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    connector

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who connects.
  • * 2008 , Duncan Brown, Nicky Hayes, Influencer Marketing (page 38)
    • There are only a few genuine social connectors . True connectors collect people like other collectors collect stamps.
  • A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.
  • A highway or freeway road which connects to another highway or freeway. It can be part of an interchange or a longer roadway such as the 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) .
  • (computing) A line connecting two shapes in presentation software.
  • (computing) A software component that provides access from an application program to an external database or data source, such as a JDBC connector.