LINKAGE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

linkage

noun

ˈliŋ-kij

Definition of linkage

as in relationship

the fact or state of having something in common the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies

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Recent Examples of linkage One way to create that linkage is for a task reference to travel with each request. — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 The researchers also developed simplified models for closed-chain parallel-linkage actuators used in joints such as the ankles, knees, and waist. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 Despite this linkage, Cramer said the daily headlines do not change the company's long-term outlook. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Physicians and scientists will need to do more work to prove the precise causal linkage between the EKG finding and the risk of sudden cardiac death, but this is feasible with current tools such cardiac MRI and selective cardiac muscle biopsies. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for linkage

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Noun

The algorithm first fixes both cameras on a 3D point and determines the geometric relationship between the resulting images.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Bret decides to visit Matt’s father, who is surprisingly wistful about his missing son and their fractured relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

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However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Across this period, there has been a strong correlation between higher average possession and points per game.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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